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Pempheris shimoni Randall & Victor, 2015 Shimoni sweeper |
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photo by
Randall, H.A. |
| Family: | Pempheridae (Sweepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 13.3 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Kenya. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 37-41 | |||
| Biology: | Collected from reef flat with dead coral and sand (Ref. 106074). Depth range (1-10 m) given by B. Victor (pers. comm. 10/18). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||