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Updated 4/6/2020
Family Microdesmidae
INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII
Gunnellichthys curiosus
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Kewalo Hump, Oahu, 85 feet
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Ho'okena, Hawaii, 80 feet |
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CURIOUS WORMFISH
Uncommon among sandy rubble deeper than 30 feet. Contrary to its name this species is difficult to approach,
retreating to burrow when alarmed. Attains 5 inches.
Madagascar to Okinawa, French Polynesia, and Hawaii. |
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