| Family: |
Leiognathidae (Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes), subfamily: Gazzinae |
| Max. size: |
17.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Pakistan to northeastern Australia and Vanuatu, north to Okinawa, Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-14; Vertebrae: 24-24 |
| Biology: |
Occurs in inshore waters of the continental shelf (Ref. 75154). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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