Parioglossus sinensis Zhong, 1994

Family:  Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae
Max. size:  2.87 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: northeast of Zhejiang Province, China.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Caudal fin rounded; longitudinal black band along middle of side until end of caudal fin and a subdorsal band from head to caudal peduncle (Ref. 43002).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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