Onespot wormfish (Gunnellichthys monostigma)

Scientific name: Gunnellichthys monostigma Smith, 1958

The Onespot wormfish (Gunnellichthys monostigma) is a marine fish of the family Microdesmidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F).

Onespot wormfish care at a glance

Dorsal spines (total): 21 - 22; Dorsal soft rays (total): 39-42; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 38 - 43. Diagnosis:

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Scientific name: Gunnellichthys monostigma
Family: Microdesmidae (Wormfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Depth range: 1–20 m (3–66 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m, usually 6 - 20 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Marquesan and Society islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef. Record from Mauritius requires verification.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial