Overview

Comprehensive Description

Biology

Inhabits shallow inshore to moderate depth on muddy substrates, usually with small outcrops of rubble or debris (Ref. 48637). Collected from muddy sand bottom (Ref. 45340).
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Distribution

Western Pacific: Japan, Taiwan and New Caledonia.
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Physical Description

Morphology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 5 - 7
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Size

Max. size

4.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 48637))
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Diagnostic Description

Pelvic fins with a well-developed frenum; anterior nostrils usually present (rarely absent on one side); dorsal and ventral edges of caudal peduncle strongly keeled; bright yellow in color (Ref. 45340).
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Ecology

Habitat

Depth: 10 - 75m.
From 10 to 75 meters.

Habitat: demersal.
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Environment

demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 100 m (Ref. 45340)
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Conservation

Threats

Not Evaluated
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