| Family: |
Emmelichthyidae (Rovers) |
| Max. size: |
7.44 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Eritrea, Red Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. This species is distinguished by the following characters: spinous and soft-rayed portions of dorsal fin separated by a gap containing 4 or 5 short isolated spines, which are protruding over the dorsal surface of the body; D XII-XIII,8; pectoral-fin rays 18-20; lateral-line scales 80-83; total gill rakers 26-31; depth of body 16.5-20.2% SL (Ref. 96673). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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