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Etymology: Cryptocentroides: Greek, kryptos = hidden + Greek, kentron = sting (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Seale.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 10 m (Ref. 90102). Tropical; 25°N - 12°S
Western Pacific: Java to the Solomon Islands, north to Yaeyama Islands; Pohnpei in Micronesia.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 8.6 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7050)
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Characterized by mottled grey brown body color with about eight large, dark spots along back and diffuse branching bars on side; dorsal, anal and caudal fins yellowish; oblique dark bands on side; united pelvic fins, presence of frenum; longitudinal scale series 70-75; head without scales; greatest depth of body 4.7-5.0 in SL; rounded caudal fin, about equal to heal length (Ref. 90102).
Body shape (shape guide): elongated; Cross section: circular.
Facultative air-breathing in the genus (Ref. 126274); Inhabits brackish tide pools (Ref. 1602) and sandy mangrove habitats (Ref. 37816). Also found in sand rubble bottoms in 2-10 m (Ref 90102).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Myers, R.F., 1991. Micronesian reef fishes. Second Ed. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 298 p. (Ref. 1602)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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