From the greek dolichos, long or elongate; ammos, sand; and philos, beloved,dear. Gender masculine.
Identification
Body and especially caudal peduncle extremely elongate;pectoral fin with 9-11 branched rays;outermost branched ray of pectoral and pelvic fins more elongate, so these fins have a falcate shape;principle caudal finrays 6-7.
Sexing
Unknown
Size
Smallest 42mm, largest 54mm, average 48mm, most commonly 54mm. All SL.