Curious wormfish (Gunnellichthys curiosus)

Scientific name: Gunnellichthys curiosus Dawson, 1968

The Curious wormfish (Gunnellichthys curiosus) is a marine fish of the family Microdesmidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, Seychelles and Mauritius to the Hawaiian and Society islands.

Curious wormfish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 20 - 21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 40-42; Anal soft rays: 38 - 40

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Species facts

Scientific name: Gunnellichthys curiosus
Family: Microdesmidae (Wormfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Depth range: 9–60 m (30–197 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 9 - 60 m, usually 10 - 60 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Seychelles and Mauritius to the Hawaiian and Society islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial