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Parioglossus interruptus Suzuki & Senou, 1994 Interrupted dartfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.54 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Iriomote Island, Japan; also known from Papua New Guinea and Irian Jaya, Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Description: Characterized by brownish body with white belly; presence of thin blackish stripe along lower body; base of caudal fin with large bluish to black spot; head pores present around top and rear margin of each eye and two opercular pores (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in tidal areas of small streams in mangrove swamps. Forms aggregations near surface of marine lake, tidal streams and mangrove areas (Ref. 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||