Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 40 m (Ref. 27115), usually 20 - 40 m (Ref. 27115). Tropical; 22°C - 27°C (Ref. 27115)
Western Indian Ocean: known only from the Red Sea.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 13.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 8883); common length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9137)
Found among coral outcrops, in aggregations (Ref. 9710). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 9710.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Randall, J.E., 1986. Red Sea reef fishes. London, Immel Publishing. 192 p. (Ref. 8883)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 126983)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Aquarium: commercial
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