Microdesmus retropinnis Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Rearfin wormfish
Microdesmus retropinnis
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Microdesminae
Max. size:  11 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Type specimen collected from a rock pool (Ref. 46206).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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