| Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae |
| 2.54 cm SL (female) |
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benthopelagic |
| Western Pacific: Iriomote Island, Japan; also known from Papua New Guinea and Irian Jaya, Indonesia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Description: Characterized by brownish body with white belly; presence of thin blackish stripe along lower body; base of caudal fin with large bluish to black spot; head pores present around top and rear margin of each eye and two opercular pores (Ref. 90102). |
| Found in tidal areas of small streams in mangrove swamps. Forms aggregations near surface of marine lake, tidal streams and mangrove areas (Ref. 90102). |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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