Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes), subfamily: Myripristinae |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 21 m |
Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles, Reunion, St. Brandon's Shoals (Cargados Carajos), and Madagascar. |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 13-13. Pale reddish brown in color (Ref. 4201). |
Specimens found in caves. |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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