Microdesmus luscus Dawson, 1977
Blind wormfish

Family:  Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Microdesminae
Max. size:  4.59 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Caribbean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A stenohaline species associated with rock or coral reef habitat (Ref. 40540).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 September 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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