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The Spotside wormfish (Microdesmus suttkusi) is a brackish-water fish of the family Microdesmidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
Suttkus' wormfish is a wormfish (Microdesmidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species has a very elongate, worm-like body with a long, low dorsal and anal fin and small eyes, adapted to a burrowing life. It has been collected in shallow, quiet water over silty to sandy bottoms, close to the ocean. On and near the bottom it feeds on small zooplankton and small invertebrates. Owing to a lack of data its status is uncertain. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Spotside wormfish?
The Spotside wormfish has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Worm-shaped, burrowing small coastal fish; status uncertain due to a lack of data.
Where does the Spotside wormfish live?
The Spotside wormfish lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific; shallow, calm water over silty to sandy bottoms.
How big does the Spotside wormfish get?
The Spotside wormfish grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Spotside wormfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Spotside wormfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Spotside wormfish edible?
The Spotside wormfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Microdesmus
More from the family Microdesmidae
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