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Pempheris tau Randall & Victor, 2015 Tau sweeper |
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photo by
Randall, H.A. |
| Family: | Pempheridae (Sweepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 11.65 cm SL (male/unsexed); 9.9 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Egypt (Gulf of Aqaba). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 38-39 | |||
| Biology: | Depth range (1-10 m) given by B. Victor (pers. comm. 10/18). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||