| Family: |
Zenarchopteridae (Internally fertilized halfbeaks) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed); 6.7 cm (female) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Muna Island, Celebes and Arnhem Land, Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-9; Vertebrae: 41-41. Upper jaw slightly longer than wide; width divided by length 0.81-0.87. A small black basicaudal spot present at end of silvery lateral band. Pectoral fin much shorter than head length; head length divided by lower jaw length 0.61-0.64. Males unknown (Ref. 10988). |
| Biology: |
Found in harbors and mangrove areas (Ref. 48635). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 January 2020 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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