| Family: |
Grammistidae (Soapfishes) |
| Max. size: |
13.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 8 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Society Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands and south to Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Body and fins dull yellowish brown; prominent dark ocellus on opercle; dark brown spot on each side of chin (Ref. 4326).
Description: Characterized by having cycloid scales ; elongated body, greatest depth at 3.1-3.7 in SL; rounded caudal fin (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found on coral heads of lagoon and seaward reefs from 3 to at least 15 m (Ref. 1602). Solitary or in pairs, seldom seen (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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