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Updated 4/6/2020

Family Microdesmidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Gunnellichthys curiosus

Kewalo Hump, Oahu, 85 feet

 

 

Ho'okena, Hawaii, 80 feet

 

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.