Halidesmus polytretus

Halidesmus polytretus

Dark spot above pectoral fin

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Anguilliform
Small
Tropical fish

Halidesmus polytretus is a marine fish recorded from Western Indian Ocean: known only from 2 specimens collected. It is associated with marine waters. It reaches about 5.7 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Pseudochromidae
Genus: Halidesmus
Maximum length: 5.7 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: anguilliform
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: known only from 2 specimens collected 22.5 km north of Malindi, Kenya.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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