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Etymology: Entomacrodus: Greek, ento = inside + Greek, makros = big + Greek, odous = teeth (Ref. 45335).
More on authors: Jordan & Seale.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 5 m (Ref. 86942). Tropical; 32°N - 24°S
Indo-Pacific: disjunct distribution; Seychelles and Maldives in the Indian Ocean; then from southern Japan and Taiwan to the Line and Tuamotu Archipelago. The valid subspecies Entomacrodus thalassinus longicirrus ranges from Gulf of Thailand to Hong Kong.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 4.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 37816)
Facultative air-breathing in the genus (Ref. 126274); Adults are found along surge reef margins. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Oviparous, distinct pairing (Ref. 205).
Myers, R.F., 1999. Micronesian reef fishes: a comprehensive guide to the coral reef fishes of Micronesia, 3rd revised and expanded edition. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 330 p. (Ref. 37816)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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