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Etymology: Cryptocentrus: Greek, kryptos = hidden + Greek, kentron = sting (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Herre.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 6 m (Ref. 48637). Subtropical
Western Pacific: Yaeyama Islands to southern Philippines and Palau in Micronesia.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 12.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48637)
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. Characterized by pale grey body color; 6-7 diffuse greenish to grey bars on side; rear edge of gill cover with 3-4 black spots; smaller black spots scattered on head and anterior side of body; mottling dorsally on head and upper half of body; united pelvic fins, presence of frenum; longitudinal scale series 65-70; head without scales; greatest depth of body 4.5-5.0 in SL; rounded caudal fin, about equal to head length (Ref. 90102).
Body shape (shape guide): elongated; Cross section: circular.
Found in silty sand of shallow protected reef flats and lagoons (Ref. 34765). Occurs in sheltered coastal sand flats and in estuarines (Ref. 48637).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Myers, R.F., 1999. Micronesian reef fishes. A comprehensive guide to the coral reef fishes of Micronesia. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 216 p. (Ref. 34765)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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