Pempheris japonica Döderlein, 1883 |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Pempheridae (Sweepers) | |||
Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Western Pacific: southern Japan and the Philippines. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found in rocky reefs in shallow waters; not forming large schools (Ref. 43239). Active at night and spends the day in caves (Ref. 9137). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |