| Family: |
Pempheridae (Sweepers) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean. Allopatric with sister species Pempheris tominagai which is widely distributed in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 35-42; Vertebrae: 25-25. This species is characterized by the following: 3.5 scale rows above lateral line; usually pinkish caudal fin in fresh specimens; posterior nostril usually compressed (Ref. 95675). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky and coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Found hiding in caves during the day and feeding on zooplankton at night. Solitary or in small groups (Ref. 48636). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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