Epigonichthys cultellus Peters, 1877
Epigonichthys cultellus
photo by Chu, Elaine

Family:  Branchiostomidae ()
Max. size:  3.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 58 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: East Africa.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in muddy sand with or without shell gravels (Ref. 1482). Found in shallow waters, on sediments containing high percentage of sand and granule, with low moisture and organic matter content (Ref. 124788).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Tai Long Wan and Pak Lap Wan, Sai Kung (Ref. 124788). C: Ref. 124788.

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