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Equulites klunzingeri (Steindachner, 1898) Klunzinger's ponyfish |
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photo by
Marine Science and Fisheries Centre, Muscat |
| Family: | Leiognathidae (Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes), subfamily: Gazzinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 77 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: endemic to northern Red Sea. Lessepsian migrant to Mediterranean Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 15-16 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters and feeds on bottom invertebrates. Reproduces in the summer months (Ref. 6757). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||