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Pempheris japonica Döderlein, 1883 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pempheridae (Sweepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: southern Japan and the Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in rocky reefs in shallow waters; not forming large schools (Ref. 43239). Active at night and spends the day in caves (Ref. 9137). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||