Pempheris pathirana Randall & Victor, 2015
Trincomalee sweeper
Pempheris pathirana
photo by O;Hara, S.

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: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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