| Family: |
Hemerocoetidae (Indo-Pacific duckbills) |
| Max. size: |
6.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 4 - 5 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan, Thailand and the Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy bottoms along shore lines (Ref. 37438). Abundant around the low water line spring tide. Caught by small beam trawl and push net at depths not exceeding 5 m deep. Feeds mainly on mysids (Ref. 37434). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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