| Family: |
Synanceiidae (Stonefishes), subfamily: Choridactylinae |
| Max. size: |
24 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: South China Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 17-18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-13. Description: Characterized by brown to greyish brown color; uniform dusky brownish inner surface of pectoral fin without distinctive markings; first three dorsal spines broadly connected with membrane, remaining spines with membrane at basal one-fourth or less; lower two pectoral rays free of membrane; absence of scales; slightly elevated eyes; snout equal or longer than postorbital length; depth of body about 3.6-3.8 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in sand, rubble and mud bottoms in 1-50 m (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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