| Family: |
Trichonotidae (Sanddivers) |
| Max. size: |
22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 10 - 80 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 39-41. Males recognized by long dorsal fin rays and large size (Ref. 48636). Under dorsal fin with 1 or 2 free pterygiophores (Ref 12934). |
| Biology: |
Found in steep sand slopes in large aggregations (Ref. 8631). Hovers above clean sandy bottoms; darts into the sand when disturbed. Usually slightly silty habitat. Usually seen resting on substrate, leaving substrate to grab prey from zooplankton floating over, or when displaying (Ref. 48636). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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