| Family: |
Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: restricted to the east coast of South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Blackish in color and covered with small blue spots. |
| Biology: |
Adults are found in shallow water at depths of 3 m or less (Ref. 27772). Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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