Aulichthys japonicus
Aulichthys japonicus Brevoort, 1862
Tubenose
photo by Suzuki, T.


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Family:  Hypoptychidae (Sand eel)
Max. size:  12.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: northern Japan and the eastern Korean Peninsula.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in vegetated shallow waters. Spawning occurs in early summer. The eggs are laid in the peribranchial cavity of an ascidian.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 September 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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