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Matsubaraea fusiformis (Fowler, 1943) |
| Family: | Hemerocoetidae (Indo-Pacific duckbills) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 4 - 5 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan, Thailand and the Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits sandy bottoms along shore lines (Ref. 37438). Abundant around the low water line spring tide. Caught by small beam trawl and push net at depths not exceeding 5 m deep. Feeds mainly on mysids (Ref. 37434). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||