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Equulites oblongus (Valenciennes, 1835) Oblong ponyfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Leiognathidae (Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes), subfamily: Gazzinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to Zanzibar and the Indo-Malayan region. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||