Mexichromis multituberculata (Baba, 1953) Figure 11I

Material examined.

One specimen 30 mm, SB, one specimen 8 mm, SN.

Ecology.

Observed in deep soft sediment habitats throughout the island, though uncommon. Often found associated with or actively feeding on Dysidea sp. sponge which grows unattached on the benthos. Depth 14-25 m.

Distribution.

Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific including, India (Kumar et al. 2011), Myanmar (Sanpanich and Duangdee 2019), Vietnam (Martynov and Korshunova 2012), Taiwan (Huang et al. 2015), Hong Kong (Rudman and Darvell 1990), China (Lin 1990), the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan (Gosliner et al. 2008). Recorded from both Andaman and Gulf waters of Thailand (Chavanich et al. 2013).