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