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Pempheris trinco Randall & Victor, 2015 Sri Lanka sweeper |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pempheridae (Sweepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 10.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 12 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 37-41 | |||
| Biology: | Often encountered on reefs or rocky substrata in small aggregations (Ref. 106074). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||