| Family: |
Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae |
| Max. size: |
3.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Christmas Island and Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Description: Characterized by brown color; center of each scale darker forming series of dark stripes on side corresponding with horizontal scale rows; dark brown fins except pectorals; all fins with white margin except pelvics, widest on dorsal fins (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205). Found in reef crevices in about 15-40 m (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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