| Family: |
Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique Channel off Inhambane. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Preserved specimen greyish, lighter below; 11 dark bands along body and head; fins dusky (Ref. 2799). |
| Biology: |
Known from a single specimen. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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