| Family: |
Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae |
| Max. size: |
2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 37 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, and Palau. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-18; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 16-17. Description: Characterized by semi-translucent body with orange midlateral stripe; white belly; absence of scales on body; no head pores; emarginate caudal fin (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coastal reefs (Ref. 1602). Swims in small groups or mixes with Eviota in large caves or below overhangs (Ref. 48637). |
| 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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