Family: |
Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Acanthoclininae |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 7 m, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: Kenya to Natal, South Africa and from Seychelles, Masirah Island off central Oman, and India. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 18-20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-5; Anal spines: 8-10; Anal soft rays: 3-5 |
Biology: |
Adults inhabit quiet, weedy water (Ref. 5472). Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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