Pholidichthys anguis Springer & Larson, 1996

Family:  Pholidichthyidae (Convict blenny)
Max. size:  24.5 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 19 - 70 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Northern Territory, Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 86-98; Anal soft rays: 70-81
Biology:  Specimens collected using benthic trawl, from a muddy substrate which include sand, shell, sponges, and rocky reef and coral patches (Ref. 26419).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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