Spotted worm goby (Cerdale ionthas)

Scientific name: Cerdale ionthas Jordan & Gilbert, 1882

Spotted worm goby (Cerdale ionthas)

The Spotted worm goby (Cerdale ionthas) is a marine fish of the family Microdesmidae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, Costa Rica to Colombia.

Biology

Inhabits shallow rocky coasts, including tide pools. Feeds on zooplankton and tiny benthic crustaceans.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cerdale ionthas
Family
Microdesmidae (Wormfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.5
Depth range
0–1 m (0–3 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 1 m, usually 0 - 1 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica to Colombia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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