| Family: |
Synanceiidae (Stonefishes), subfamily: Minoinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 117 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Oman, Pakistan, and northwestern India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 9-11. Lowermost ray of pectoral fin slightly enlarged and completely free from rest of fin. |
| Biology: |
Found on mud or clay bottoms. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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