| Family: |
Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae |
| Max. size: |
28.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Andaman Sea, off southwestern Thailand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Head and body white with black spots extending to dorsal, anal, and caudal fins, coalesced forming bands on cheeks. Juveniles white, dorsal with stripes 3-4 broad black, ventral with a row of black spots. Body depth 2.5-2.8 in SL. Dorsal fin 3rd to 5th spines longest. Caudal fin slightly rounded in juveniles, truncate in adults. (Ref. 90102) |
| Biology: |
Solitary in caves, crevices, and pinnacle reefs (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 July 2020 Ref. (124695)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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