Xenisthmus chi Gill & Hoese, 2004
Chi wriggler

Family:  Xenisthmidae (Collared wrigglers)
Max. size:  2.06 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.2 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Rowlwy Shoals, Timor Sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 11-11; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished by the following characters: second dorsal-fin rays I, 12; A rays I,11; predorsal area broadly scaled to just behind vertical through posterior edge of preopercle, a narrow median wedge of scales extending further forward almost to pore D; posterior naris no flap on anterior rim; head and body pale with brown reticulate mottling, forming about 11 X-shaped markings along the sides, between pectoral and caudal-fin bases (Ref. 59014).
Biology:  A benthic, inshore species found in coral reefs (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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