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This species of bandfish has a black dot on the front part of its dorsal fin. Its dorsal fin and anal fin extend the length of its long thin body.  It digs a cone shaped burrow in the sand, and while in a vertical position, waits for prey. When threatened, it quickly retreats into its burrow. It is found at depths from 3 to 300 meters.  In Okinawa, young fish of this species are found in the sand in shallow water. Adults are red, and reach 50 cm in length.