| Family: |
Pempheridae (Sweepers) |
| Max. size: |
10.2 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Westen Indian Ocean: Seychelles. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 38-41 |
| Biology: |
Usually seen in aggregations in the shelter of coral reefs, at times in less than 1 meter depth. Collected using rotenone and spear (Ref. 106074). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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