Congrogadus hierichthys Jordan & Richardson, 1908
Sulu eelblenny
Congrogadus hierichthys
photo by Winterbottom, R.

 Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Congrogadinae
 Max. size:  16 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Western Pacific: known only from the Sulu Sea, Philippines.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 58-62; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 49-51; Vertebrae: 64-67. Gill membranes fused ventrally, free from isthmus. Posterior otic sensory canal pore present. Opercle with a dark ocellated spot. Cephalic sensory canal openings rimmed with black. Dorsal margin of opercle and cheeks patched with scales. Description: Characterized by brown color with 3-4 rows of pale spots on side of body; presence of blackish stripe on head just behind the eye; absence of pelvic fins; small elliptical cycloid scales covering body (Ref. 90102).
 Biology:  Inhabits coral reefs among crevices, known only from Sulu Sea, Philippines (Ref 90102).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 11.06.91
 Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 22.07.13
 Checked by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 28.07.94

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