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Pempheris molucca Cuvier, 1829 |
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photo by
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| Family: | Pempheridae (Sweepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm NG (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: southwest Sumatra to Bali Strait, and Malaysia (Ref. 5756). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas (Ref. 27550). Enters estuaries (Ref. 27550). Feeds on crustaceans and polychaete worms (Ref. 27550). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||