| Family: |
Pempheridae (Sweepers) |
| Max. size: |
16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 21-25. Description: Body semitransparent, dorsal dark pink, sides and abdomen; head yellow; caudal fin tips dusky (Ref. 48636, 90102). Body depth 2.4-3.0 in SL; HL 2.9-3.5 in SL; eye 2.2. in HL; anal fin base 3.1-3.8 in SL. (Ref. 90102) |
| Biology: |
Found in outer reef drop-offs in caves at moderate depths to about 40 m (Ref. 48636). Occurs in groups under ledges in caves. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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