Oxyurichthys
microlepis
(Bleeker, 1849)
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Family:
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Gobiidae
(Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
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Indo-West Pacific: Kenya to Transkei, South Africa; eastward to the tropical western Pacific (Ref. 4343). Known from the Mekong delta and may penetrate up the tidal zone as far as Cambodia (Ref. 12693).
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Morphology:
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Dorsal
spines
(total): 7 - 7;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 12 - 13;
Anal
spines: 1;
Anal
soft rays: 13. Violet in color; dorsal, anal and caudal fins pink; 2 blue lines on 1st dorsal, blue spots on 2nd dorsal; anal fin with yellow and violet margin; paired fins orange, pectorals with blue spots (Ref. 2798).
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Biology: |
Occurs inshore (Ref. 4343) and in estuaries (Ref. 12693). Not seen in markets (Ref. 12693).
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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