Pempheris ellipse
Pempheris ellipse Randall & Victor, 2015
Elliptical sweeper
Pempheris ellipse
photo by Randall, H.A.


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Family:  Pempheridae (Sweepers)
Max. size:  9.3 cm SL (female)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Oman.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 36-40
Biology:  Juveniles were collected from a tide pools at low tide (Ref. 106074).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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