| Family: |
Carapidae (Pearlfishes), subfamily: Carapinae |
| Max. size: |
7.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Moorea, French Polynesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 107-107. Lacks pelvic and caudal fins; pectoral fin not externally visible and made of two small bones; compared to Encheliophis vermicularis, this species has fewer, larger teeth on the dentary (14 versus more than 20) and has 7 branchiostegal rays (versus 6) (Ref. 51068). |
| Biology: |
The holotype was found in the coelomic cavity of the holothuroid Actinopyga mauritania caught at a depth of 1 m in a lagoon (Ref. 51068). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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