Family: |
Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae |
Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 10 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Adults occur inshore near reefs (Ref. 7300). Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 April 2022 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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