Pseudotrichonotus altivelis Yoshino & Araga, 1975

Family:  Pseudotrichonotidae (Sand diving lizardfishes)
Max. size:  9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Izu Peninsula, Japan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy bottoms of about 30 m depth; has been observed to dive into the sand.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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