Pempheris ornata Mooi & Jubb, 1996
Orangelined bullseye

Family:  Pempheridae (Sweepers)
Max. size:  7.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 9 - 30 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: specimen localities are limited to areas along the southwest and south coast of Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Reported as sometimes congregating beneath piers and near jetties and not often sighted during the day (Ref. 27767). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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