Family: |
Stichopodidae () |
Max. size: |
31 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits seagrass beds, particularly Enhalus acoroides and Thalassia hemprichii, as well as under coralline algae. Larger individuals occupy deeper soft coral rubble areas outside of seagrass habitats (Ref. 103150). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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Country info: |
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