| Family: |
Grammistidae (Soapfishes) |
| Max. size: |
4.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 41 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Tonga to Pitcairn. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-21; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-18. Slender triangular dermal flap dorsally on eye of adults; head and body yellow with rows of large white blotches, a pale-edged brown spot on opercle; dark red dots on head, many in rows, and scattered dark red spots on body (Ref. 49111). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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