Halidesmus thomaseni
Halidesmus thomaseni (Nielsen, 1961)
Thomasen's snakelet
Halidesmus thomaseni
photo by Randall, J.E.


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Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Congrogadinae
Max. size:  13.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: Pakistan and the coasts of northern India.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 58-64; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 45-50; Vertebrae: 64-68. Dorsal lateral line (LL) unbranched; ventral LL consists of a single section on each side of the abdomen; LL pores opening from middle of posterior margins of LL scales. Operculum with scales. A dark spot above the pectoral fin.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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