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Trichonotus filamentosus (Steindachner, 1867) |
| Family: | Trichonotidae (Sanddivers) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 217 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan and China. Recently reported from the Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 43-44. Recognized by the black spot on the head. Males lack dorsal filaments but have a long extended ventral fin ray (Ref. 48636). | |||
| Biology: | Found on sandy bottoms in shallow waters (Ref. 32211). Seen singly or in coastal sand slopes (Ref. 48636). Feed on zooplankton (Ref. 9137). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||