Family: |
Creediidae (Sandburrowers) |
Max. size: |
3.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 5 m |
Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal soft rays: 17-18; Vertebrae: 42-42. Epurals 2; body with two yellowish brown stripes in life (Ref. 12706). |
Biology: |
Found on shallow sandy bottom (Ref. 12706). Observed to abruptly rush out of the sand and immediately dive into nearby when disturbed (Ref. 12706). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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