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Cerdale ionthas Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 Spotted worm goby |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Microdesminae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica to Colombia. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow rocky coasts, including tide pools. Feeds on zooplankton and tiny benthic crustaceans. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||