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Natalichthys leptus Winterbottom, 1980 Pencil snakelet |
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| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Congrogadinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from 2 specimens apparently collected off Umhlangakulu River, Natal, South Africa (30°04.16'S, 30°21.78'E ?). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 48-48; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 39-39. Gill membranes united, free from isthmus. Lateral line short. Scaled cheeks. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||