Microdesmus bahianus Dawson, 1973
photo by Macieira, R.M.

Family:  Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Microdesminae
Max. size:  5.12 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Panama, Martinique and Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in tide pools.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 September 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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