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Etymology: Priolepis: Greek, prio = to saw + Greek,lepis = scale (Ref. 45335).
More on authors: Winterbottom & Burridge.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 24 - 37 m (Ref. 58018). Tropical
Western Pacific: Sulawesi to eastern Fiji, north to the Philippines, south to Queensland. Recently recorded from Tonga (Ref. 53797).
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 3.2 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 90102)
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Characterized by nape and body having eight alternating brown and white bars; dark brown and white bands on head, radiating from eye; first dorsal fin without black spot; absence of pelvic frenum; longitudinal scale series 24-26; predorsal ctenoid scales, 13-15; ctenoid body scales, cycloid on pectoral fin base and breast; mixed cycloid and ctenoid scales on opercle; cheek without scales; cheek with several vertical rows of papillae; absence of transverse interorbital papillae; depth of body 4.5 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Body shape (shape guide): fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
Inhabits coral reef crevices (Ref. 90102).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Winterbottom, R. and M. Burridge, 1992. Revision of Egglestonichthys and of Priolepis species possessing a transverse pattern of cheek papillae (Teleostei; Gobiidae), with a discussion of relationships. Can. J. Zool. 70:1934-1946. (Ref. 6189)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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