| Family: |
Pempheridae (Sweepers) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 38-42. Body compressed, eye and mouth (oblique) very large. |
| Biology: |
Found in coastal waters in rocky reefs, ledges and caves during day (Ref. 9002). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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