Quasilineus sinicus Gibson, 1990
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Family:  Lineidae ()
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Hong Kong.
Diagnosis:  Rounded head slightly narrower, though still not distinguished from the succeeding body regions. Has a pair of deep and gaping horizontal lateral cephalic slits. Posteriorly, the tapering body ends in a blunt tip. Dorsally colored cream to pale yellow, having a vivid pattern of three black and two orange longitudinal stripes.
Biology:  Found on rocks, either under or on the surface, embedded on muddy to coarse sand (Ref. 125683).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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