Saddled sandburrower
📖 Overview
Occurs in loose coral sand of shallow exposed seaward reefs and sandy shorelines to a depth of at least 10 m .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 35 - 37; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 36 - 38. Scales present on back, in front of the dorsal fin.: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Saddled sandburrower is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 10 m . Tropical; 16°N - 25°S Central Pacific: Australia, Mariana, Marshall, Samoan, Tuamoto, and Pitcairn I.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pale Sand-diver · Saddled Sandburrower |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tewara-telescópio |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Халиксодитес |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalixodytes chamaleontoculus | Smith | 1956 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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