| Family: |
Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 3 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from the southern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Caudal fin slightly forked. |
| Biology: |
Inshore species found over rock-sand bottoms. Usually in schools. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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