Pempheris megalops Randall & Victor, 2015 Bigeye sweeper |
photo by
Randall, H.A. |
Family: | Pempheridae (Sweepers) | |||
Max. size: | 12.1 cm SL (female) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 42-42 | |||
Biology: | Collected from rocky shore (Ref. 106074). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |