Pempheris wilsoni Randall & Victor, 2015 Fahal sweeper |
photo by
Wilson, K.D.P. |
Family: | Pempheridae (Sweepers) | |||
Max. size: | 12.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Oman, Gulf of Oman. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 45-45 | |||
Biology: | Depth range (1-10 m) given by B. Victor (pers. comm. 10/18). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |