Microdesmus dorsipunctatus Dawson, 1968
Spotback wormfish
Microdesmus dorsipunctatus
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Microdesminae
Max. size:  11.5 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California to Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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