| Family: |
Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) |
| Max. size: |
20.79 cm SL (male/unsexed); 11.35 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1 - 27 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Australia and New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 16-17. This species of is characterized by the following: pectoral fin rays, usually 18; lower cheek region with 2-6 oblique brownish bands; lower portion of the body in males with 3-4 ocelli and a series of several blackish and brownish spots; B5 spot on cheek absent, 7-8 ocelli and brownish spots or patches between ocelli in females and juveniles (Ref. 75058). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 April 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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