Cerdale ionthas Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Spotted worm goby
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Microdesminae
Max. size:  7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica to Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow rocky coasts, including tide pools. Feeds on zooplankton and tiny benthic crustaceans.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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