| Family: |
Xenisthmidae (Collared wrigglers) |
| Max. size: |
2.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.5 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 13 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea, Saudi Arabia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 13-14; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished from it congeners in having a reduced number of cephalic
sensory pores (without A, I, J, K, P and Q pores) and in having 14-15 segmented rays in the second dorsal fin (Ref. 115539). |
| Biology: |
Found in sandy areas (Ref. 115539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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