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Halidesmus thomaseni (Nielsen, 1961) Thomasen's snakelet |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Congrogadinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Pakistan and the coasts of northern India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 58-64; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 45-50; Vertebrae: 64-68. Dorsal lateral line (LL) unbranched; ventral LL consists of a single section on each side of the abdomen; LL pores opening from middle of posterior margins of LL scales. Operculum with scales. A dark spot above the pectoral fin. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||