Pempheris multiradiata Klunzinger, 1879
Bigscale bullseye
Pempheris multiradiata
photo by Cook, D.C.

Family:  Pempheridae (Sweepers)
Max. size:  28 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 30 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Jurien Bay, Western Australia south, through South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, north to Terrigal, New South Wales.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Schooling in caves and near rocky reefs (Ref. 9563).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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