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Aulichthys japonicus Brevoort, 1862 Tubenose |
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photo by
Suzuki, T. |
| Family: | Hypoptychidae (Sand eel) | |||
| Max. size: | 12.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: northern Japan and the eastern Korean Peninsula. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in vegetated shallow waters. Spawning occurs in early summer. The eggs are laid in the peribranchial cavity of an ascidian. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 September 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||