| Leiognathidae (Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes), subfamily: Gazzinae |
| 13.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 77 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: endemic to northern Red Sea, and Lessepsian migrant to Mediterranean Sea. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 15-16 |
| Inhabits coastal waters and feeds on bottom invertebrates. Reproduces in the summer months (Ref. 6757). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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