| Family: |
Trichonotidae (Sanddivers) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 217 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan and China. Recently reported from the Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 43-44. Recognized by the black spot on the head. Males lack dorsal filaments but have a long extended ventral fin ray (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Found on sandy bottoms in shallow waters (Ref. 32211). Seen singly or in coastal sand slopes (Ref. 48636). Feed on zooplankton (Ref. 9137). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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