TaiBNET

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Creediidae
Genus Limnichthys
Limnichthys fasciatus Waite, 1904

Provider:

Kwang-Tsao Shao

Citation:

臺灣魚類誌(沈等, 1993);

Fishbase(2006);

Fishes of Japan(Nakabo, 2002)

Character:

Bodylongate, compressed, small (to about 8 cm) trachinoid fishes. Eyes slightly protruding, near dorsal profile of head. Snout fleshy, projecting beyond lower jaw. Mouth cleft almost horizontal. Row of cirri bordering lower jaw; symphysis of lower jaw with dorsal projection. Dorsal rays 29 to 33; anal rays 26 to 29; pectoral rays 12 or 13. Lateral line scales 38 to 43. Overall pale with 7 to 9 brown dorsal saddles on head and body.

Habitat:

A cryptic species that occurs on sandy or gravel bottoms. Pointed snout is used for burrowing; eyes directed upwards for sighting prey. Found from shallow tide pools to at least 150 m.

Distribution:

Distributed in the western Pacific from Japan to Australia and the Kermadec Islands. It is found in northeastern and southern Taiwanese waters.

Utility:

No commercial value.

Name Code:

381639

IUCN Red List:LC

Marine