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Schindleria parva Abu El-Regal, El-Sherbiny, Gabr & Fricke, 2021 Pygmy schindleriid |
| Family: | Schindleriidae (Infantfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 1.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Saudi Arabia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal soft rays: 7-9. This species is distinguished from all its congeners by the following: with the lowest number of dorsal-fin rays 9-10 (vs. 13-21 in congeners), and with the lowest number of anal-fin rays 7-9 (vs. 10-18 other species); with small premaxillary teeth; gas bladder is not prominent; females bear a series of 30 rectangular eggs in a single row (Ref. 129304). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||