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Microdesmus dipus
Microdesmus dipus Günther, 1864
Banded worm goby

Family:  Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Microdesminae
Max. size:  8.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits mud bottoms near the shore.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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