Family: |
Isonidae (Isonids) |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m |
Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Marshall Islands, Hawaii and Rapa. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 20-25. Teeth in jaws restricted to first third along free edge of premaxilla. Dorsal edge of opercle without notch and process (Ref. 9769). |
Biology: |
Inhabits rough surf and waves around rocky headlands and reefs. Nothing is known of the biology of this species (Ref. 9769). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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