| Family: |
Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Microdesminae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Java and the Philippines to western Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Rowley Shoals and the southern Great Barrier Reef. Throughout Micronesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 20-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 38-41; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 36-40. Description: Characterized by generally pale grey to yellow-white body color; presence of narrow orange-brown to blackish stripe from snout to tail base; partly scaled head; origin of dorsal fin slightly posterior to level of pectoral fin base; rounded caudal fin; depth of body 11.5-16 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow, flat and sandy areas (Ref. 1602). Solitary or in pairs (Ref. 90102). Found near seagrass or mangrove habitats (Ref. 48637). Often less than 3 m, sometimes over 8 m depth (Ref. 1602). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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