Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Acanthoclininae |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m, non-migratory |
Western Pacific: Japan south to Australia; east to New Caledonia. |
Dorsal spines (total): 17-20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-5; Anal spines: 10-12; Anal soft rays: 3-5. Similar to A. hiatti but differs by having a lateral line in 3 parts, more lateral scale rows (35-36 versus 28-30), and no spines in the operculum.
Description: Characterized by generally brown color except tan to pinkish on lower half of head; about 15 dark bars on body; white stripes on forehead and behind eye; gill cover with prominent pale-edged dark spot; sensory pores on dentary 4; absence of papillae on head; depth of body at origin of dorsal fin 4.0-4.4 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
Found in tidal pools around coral reefs and lagoons (Ref. 559). Benthic (Ref. 75154). Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205). Solitary, secretive crevice dweller (Ref 90102). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 April 2022 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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