Plesiops malalaxus Mooi, 1995 |
Family: | Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae | |||
Max. size: | 11 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 12 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: presently known only from Tuléar, Madagascar. | |||
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Biology: | Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |