| Family: |
Hypoptychidae (Sand eel) |
| Max. size: |
12.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: northern Japan and the eastern Korean Peninsula. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in vegetated shallow waters. Spawning occurs in early summer. The eggs are laid in the peribranchial cavity of an ascidian. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 September 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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