| Family: |
Trichonotidae (Sanddivers) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 11 - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea (Ref. 26146) and Indonesia (Ref. 28620). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 39-41. Trichonotus halstead is similar to T. setiger but has a beautifully colored dorsal fin (Ref. 48636). No free pterygiophores under dorsal fin (Ref 12934). |
| Biology: |
Like other sand divers, it occurs on sand slopes with strong currents at times (Ref. 48636). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 26146. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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