| Family: |
Pempheridae (Sweepers) |
| Max. size: |
14 cm SL (male/unsexed); 12.5 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka and possibly in southern India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 38-43 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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