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Oxymetopon curticauda Prokofiev, 2016 |
| Family: | Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 29 - 44 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Vietnam. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-23; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 21-23; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished by the following characters: body short and deep, short weakly notched caudal fin with slightly uneven lobes; relatively large head and eyes; low dorsal crest; caudal fin slightly notched, with upper lobe slightly longer than lower; uniformly sized lateral teeth in jaws; usually D2 and A usually with 24 elements; gill rakers 19-23; filamentous rays in ID; pointed anterior processes of pelvis (Ref. 129456). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||