| Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae |
| 2.22 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.29 cm SL (female) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m |
| Western Pacific: Japan and Palau. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 12-14; Vertebrae: 26-27. This species differs from its congeners in having three pelvic-fin segmented rays (Ref. 84007). |
| This species forms schools around the bases of rock-islands in coral reef habitats at depths of about 20cm to 1 m (Ref. 84007). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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