| Family: |
Tetrastemmatidae () |
| Max. size: |
1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan and Hong Kong. Subtropical to temperate. |
| Diagnosis: |
Has a tetrastemmid shape: body bluntly rounded anteriorly, tapering gradually towards the tail, ending in a blunt tip. Four moderately sized eyes are distinct. Generally has a pale orange-brown color which fades anteriorly. |
| Biology: |
Found in roots of seaweeds between tidemarks (Ref. 907). Also found on coral debris and substrates composed of sand, gravel, and shell fragments (Ref. 125683). Among mussel beds (Ref. 126155). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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