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.
Diagnosis:   
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


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