| Family: |
Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: southeastern Florida, USA and throughout the Antilles (Ref. 7251), and Brazil (Ref. 40101). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-24; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 21-23. Body pale bluish-gray, with lavender overtones. Fins paler, greenish yellow; caudal fins rounded, moderately long. Mouth very oblique. Scales very small, about 145 in lateral series (Ref. 26938). |
| Biology: |
Found on sandy or coral rubble bottoms (Ref. 9710). Inhabits 'U-shaped' burrows. Often in pairs. Feeds on zooplankton. Hovers head down near burrow (Ref. 9710). Monogamous (Ref. 52884). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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