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Encheliophis chardewalli Parmentier, 2004 |
| Family: | Carapidae (Pearlfishes), subfamily: Carapinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Moorea, French Polynesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 107-107. Lacks pelvic and caudal fins; pectoral fin not externally visible and made of two small bones; compared to Encheliophis vermicularis, this species has fewer, larger teeth on the dentary (14 versus more than 20) and has 7 branchiostegal rays (versus 6) (Ref. 51068). | |||
| Biology: | The holotype was found in the coelomic cavity of the holothuroid Actinopyga mauritania caught at a depth of 1 m in a lagoon (Ref. 51068). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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