Schindleria pietschmanni (Schindler, 1931)
photo by American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists

Family:  Schindleriidae (Infantfishes)
Max. size:  1.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Reported from India, Taiwan and Hawaii.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-18; Anal soft rays: 13-18. This species is distinguished by the number of dorsal-fin rays 15-18 and anal-fin rays 13-18; position of the first anal-fin ray relative to dorsal-fin ray 1st-3rd; small teeth; position of swim bladder along the body 66% SL (Ref. 129304).
Biology:  Planktonic, benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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