| Family: |
Synaptidae () |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 77 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: South Africa to Hawaii. Tropical to subtropical. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Seagrass beds, coral boulders; benthic; crown (Ref. 473); common on reef and also on sandy bottoms (Ref. 800). Associated with coral communities. Conceals itself in crevices during the day and relocates to the sediment to feed at night. Feeds on organic detritus (Ref. 129602). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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