| Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) |
| 17.44 cm SL (male/unsexed); 15.82 cm SL (female) |
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benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m |
| Central Pacific: Fiji, Tonga and Western Samoa. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 17-17. This species is distinguished by the following characters: pectoral fin rays, usually 18; cheek region with 4-7 oblique, pale (yellow when fresh) entire bands; lower portion of the body in males with 3-4 ocelli and a series of several blackish and brownish spots; cheek region with B5 spot, 6-8 ocelli and brownish spots or patches between ocelli in females and juveniles (Ref. 75058). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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