| Family: |
Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to southern Australia, from Western Australia to South Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults occur inshore near reefs (Ref. 7300). They feed on crabs, fishes, and larvae (Ref. 9137). Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 April 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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