| Leiognathidae (Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes), subfamily: Gazzinae |
| 8.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine |
| Western Pacific: Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, and Papua New Guinea. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-14. Body silvery with light blue on back, paler on sides towards the lateral line. A narrow black line running from the edge of orbit to chin; small black spots on upper part of operculum. Second to fifth spine of dorsal fin with black margin. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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