| Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) |
| 13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range - 12 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: known only from Maldives. |
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| Found on rubble bottoms near reefs (Ref. 9710). Feeds on small invertebrates and fishes (Ref. 9710). There is an indication that the species is a protogynous hermaphrodite. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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