Eumicrotremus Awae (Eumicrotremus awae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyclopteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 20 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: absence of spiny tubercles or fleshy papillae on body; anterior three mandibular pores each with a barbel-like tube; interorbital and suborbital pores are usually absent; opercular flap rounded; ventral disk with many papillae; caudal-fin is relatively short, 21.0-30.5% of SL .Cross section: circular.
Behavioural data for Eumicrotremus Awae is currently being reviewed.
Diet information for Eumicrotremus Awae is currently being compiled.
Reproduction data for Eumicrotremus Awae is currently being compiled.
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 20 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan.
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