Pempheris smithorum Randall & Victor, 2015 Chumbe sweeper |
photo by
Randall, H.A. |
Family: | Pempheridae (Sweepers) | |||
Max. size: | 12.65 cm SL (male/unsexed); 13.9 cm SL (female) | |||
Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean:Tanzania, Zanzibar. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 40-41 | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |