| Family: |
Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Somalia (Ref. 30573), Kenya and Aldabra and Mauritius islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow inshore waters. Also seaward reef slopes (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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