Trichonotus filamentosus (Steindachner, 1867)
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 Family:  Trichonotidae (Sanddivers)
 Max. size:  15 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 10 - 217 m
 Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan and China. Recently reported from the Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 43-44. Recognized by the black spot on the head. Males lack dorsal filaments but have a long extended ventral fin ray (Ref. 48636).
 Biology:  Found on sandy bottoms in shallow waters (Ref. 32211). Seen singly or in coastal sand slopes (Ref. 48636). Feed on zooplankton (Ref. 9137).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 30.05.96
 Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 03.06.15

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