| Family: |
Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 45 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Indonesia (Ref. 9710) and Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31-31; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 27-27. Description: Characterized by bluish grey body color with oblique blue-edged pink bands on side; presence of blue teardrop-shaped mark on forehead tapering to form mid-dorsal stripe ending at dorsal fin origin; side of head with coloured short blue bands and spots; numerous scales, at least 118 in longitudinal scale series; more or less rounded head profile with slight concavity in front of eyes; longest dorsal spines shorter than longest soft rays; depth of body 4.0 in SL |
| Biology: |
Found on deep mud slopes (Ref. 9710, 48637). Lives in pairs in burrows (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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