| Family: |
Creediidae (Sandburrowers) |
| Max. size: |
2.205 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Northern Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba (Israel and Egypt). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-24; Anal soft rays: 24-26. This species is a very small Limnichthys characterized by the following: origin of anal fin preceding that of dorsal fin, dorsal-fin rays 22-24; anal-fin rays 24-26; pectoral-fin rays 13-15; a strongly developed lateral strip; dorsal saddles 11-14. the posterior 2-4 of which reach the midlateral stripe (Ref. 89960). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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