Curious wormfish
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Gunnelichtys curiosus Dawson, 1968 |
The curious wormfish, Gunnelichtys curiosus, is a wormfish of the genus Gunnelichtys, found in the Indo-Pacific. It reaches a maximum length of 11.5 cm.
This fish is easily harmed, and can be eaten by even the smallest predators. It will bury itself in fine sand when threatened.
[edit] References
- Michael, Scott W. Marine Fishes. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H. Publications, 2001. 359.