Steeneichthys nativitatus Allen, 1987 Christmas longfin |
photo by
Allen, G.R. |
Family: | Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae | |||
Max. size: | 3.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 40 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Christmas Island and Indonesia. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Description: Characterized by brown color; center of each scale darker forming series of dark stripes on side corresponding with horizontal scale rows; dark brown fins except pectorals; all fins with white margin except pelvics, widest on dorsal fins (Ref. 90102). | |||
Biology: | Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205). Found in reef crevices in about 15-40 m (Ref 90102). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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