Microdesmus retropinnis Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 Rearfin wormfish |
photo by
Allen, G.R. |
Family: | Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Microdesminae | |||
Max. size: | 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Panama. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Type specimen collected from a rock pool (Ref. 46206). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |