| Family: |
Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Microdesminae |
| Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: occurs throughout the Caribbean, Florida, Bahamas and Bermuda. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Burrows in soft muddy and sandy bottoms in shallow waters. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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