Pempheris malabarica Cuvier, 1831
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Pempheridae (Sweepers)
Max. size:  14.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: from Oman, Sri Lanka, India, and Indonesia); specimens examined from Thailand, Cambodia, and Singapore (Dr. Randall and Dr. Mooi (pers. comm.).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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