| Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae |
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benthopelagic; marine |
| Eastern Indian Ocean: India. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 16-17; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species differs from its congeners in having scales on the cheek and operculum, and with the first dorsal fin of males shaped like a horse’s mane (Ref. 84007). |
| Collected from mudflats (Ref. 84007). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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