| Family: |
Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae |
| Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Great Barrier Reef in Australia and New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults are found in lagoon and seaward reefs, aggregate in caves, often upside down. Males incubate the eggs mass in their mouth (Ref. 9710). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115. Breeding in the aquarium is possible (Ref. 130646). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 April 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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