Pherallodichthys meshimaensis Shiogaki & Dotsu, 1983

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Diademichthyinae
Max. size:  3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan. Recently reported from the Philippines (Ref. 5211).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Often inhabit intertidal or subtidal reefs (Ref. 47249). Fish-egg eaters (Ref. 54616). Most species reported to feed on zooplankton or benthic animals (Ref. 28114). May change its feeding habits when growing to an obligate fish-egg eater targeting demersal egg spawners (Ref. 54616).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 March 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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