Barred Sand Burrower (species: Limnichthys fasciatus) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Limnichthys fasciatus
Barred Sand Burrower


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Creediidae
Genus Limnichthys
Species Limnichthys fasciatus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 5 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

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 150m (FishBase).

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