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Parioglossus philippinus (Herre, 1945) Philippine dartfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-19; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 16-19. Description: Characterized by semi-translucent greyish body color; white belly; yellowish snout; cheek with blue markings; pale yellow stripe from eye to upper caudal peduncle, ending in series of blue spots; middle of caudal fin base with black spot; longitudinal scale series 61-81; presence of head pores around top and rear margin of each eye and two preopercular pores (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits lower reaches of rivers and sheltered reefs (Ref. 37816). Found in small groups on silty reefs to about 10 meters depth (Ref. 48637). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||