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Ptereleotris lineopinnis (Fowler, 1935) Sad glider |
| Family: | Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Natal, South Africa and the Mariana Islands. Likely to occur in Seychelles (Ref. 1623). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 36-37; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 33-35; Vertebrae: 26-26. Body mauve with shades of pale green; yellow snout; cheeks with large brown spots; violet spot below eye, banded with shades of bright yellow and emerald green. 2nd dorsal fin banded, tips of rays yellow; pectorals brownish caudal fin may have a large dark spot (described by Fowler from a single specimen found in the stomach of a flatfish). A black bar below anterior half of orbit crossing corner of mouth and extending onto chin. | |||
| Biology: | The holotype was taken from the stomach of a flatfish (Arnoglossus) caught at a depth of 90 m off Natal. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||