Photolateralis stercorarius (Evermann & Seale, 1907)
Oblong slipmouth
Photolateralis stercorarius
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Leiognathidae (Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes), subfamily: Gazzinae
Max. size:  10.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, and Guam. Recently recorded from Tonga (Ref. 53797).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-14
Biology:  Inhabits inner reef flats and silty coastal waters to a depth of 20 m or more.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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