Pempheris xanthomma Randall & Victor, 2015
Yemen sweeper
photo by Aideed, M.S.

Family:  Pempheridae (Sweepers)
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed); 9.6 cm SL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 11 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden, Yemen.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 36-41
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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