Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Shorter pectoral fins than other Micronesian Kaupichthys.

Common Names

No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Anguilliformes

Family: Chlopsidae

Genus: Kaupichthys

Species: Kaupichthys brachychirus Schultz, 1953

Climate Zone

Location

Biology

Occurs in seaward and lagoon reefs to a depth of at least 43 m in areas of mixed coral and sand. Also found in reef crevices in about 6-45 m (Ref 90102). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 86942.

Habitat

associated