Equulites oblongus (Valenciennes, 1835) Oblong ponyfish |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Leiognathidae (Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes), subfamily: Gazzinae | |||
Max. size: | 14.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 20 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to Zanzibar and the Indo-Malayan region. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | Outside distributional range, occurrence needs verification. |