Equulites klunzingeri (Steindachner, 1898)
Klunzinger's ponyfish
Equulites klunzingeri
photo by Marine Science and Fisheries Centre, Muscat

Family:  Leiognathidae (Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes), subfamily: Gazzinae
Max. size:  13.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 77 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: endemic to northern Red Sea, and Lessepsian migrant to Mediterranean Sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 15-16
Biology:  Inhabits coastal waters and feeds on bottom invertebrates. Reproduces in the summer months (Ref. 6757).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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