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The Bahia wormfish (Microdesmus bahianus) is a saltwater fish of the family Microdesmidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Bahia wormfish is a wormfish (Microdesmidae) from shallow sand and mud water of the western Atlantic off Brazil. The species grows to about 8 cm and has an extremely slender, worm-like, semi-translucent body with a small head and a long, continuous dorsal fin. As a cryptic bottom-dweller it lives in a burrow in soft mud or sand and snaps at small zooplankton and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bahia wormfish?
The Bahia wormfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Worm-shaped body; lives hidden in tide pools, buried in sand or under stones.
Where does the Bahia wormfish live?
The Bahia wormfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic; tide pools and shallow bottoms.
How big does the Bahia wormfish get?
The Bahia wormfish grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Bahia wormfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bahia wormfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bahia wormfish edible?
The Bahia wormfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Microdesmus
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