| Family: |
Malacanthidae (Tilefishes) |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 85 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo West Pacific: Philippines south to Indonesia east to Solomon Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 15-16; Vertebrae: 24-24. Preopercular serrae 37-48 (Ref. 9933). Greatest depth of body 5.2-5.5 in SL; overall magenta body color; broad, red upper and lower margins on tail (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Occurs on sand and rubble patches of steep seaward slopes. Usually in pairs (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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