Equulites oblongus
Equulites oblongus (Valenciennes, 1835)
Oblong ponyfish
photo by Randall, J.E.


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Family:  Leiognathidae (Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes), subfamily: Gazzinae
Max. size:  14.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 20 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to Zanzibar and the Indo-Malayan region.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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