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Pempheris affinis McCulloch, 1911 Black-tipped bullseye |
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photo by
Groeneveld, R. |
| Family: | Pempheridae (Sweepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 38-42. Body compressed, eye and mouth (oblique) very large. | |||
| Biology: | Found in coastal waters in rocky reefs, ledges and caves during day (Ref. 9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||