| Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae |
| 4.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 29 - 44 m |
| Western Pacific: Vietnam. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-23; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 21-23; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished by the following characters: body short and deep, short weakly notched caudal fin with slightly uneven lobes; relatively large head and eyes; low dorsal crest; caudal fin slightly notched, with upper lobe slightly longer than lower; uniformly sized lateral teeth in jaws; usually D2 and A usually with 24 elements; gill rakers 19-23; filamentous rays in ID; pointed anterior processes of pelvis (Ref. 129456). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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