| Family: |
Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae |
| Max. size: |
5.52 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 65 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan (Ryukyus) and the Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 16-16; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: D2 I,16; A I,16; pectoral-fin rays 21-22; gill rakers 5-6 + 17; first dorsal fin is weakly to moderately incised between spines, taller than second dorsal. Colouration: first dorsal fin yellow-grey to yellow, basally purple with 1-4 rows of yellow spots; sides of body without an orange-red lateral stripe (Ref. 129594). |
| Biology: |
Occurs singly or in small groups in silty areas, with sand or mud-bottom or low-relief reef at depths ranging from 30-60 m (Ref. 129594). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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