| Family: |
Synanceiidae (Stonefishes), subfamily: Choridactylinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 55 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and East Africa to Maldives. Reported from the Philippines (Ref. 5515). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits sand and rubble bottoms of coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Uncommon in markets. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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