Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 20 m |
Western Pacific: Great Barrier Reef in Australia and New Caledonia. |
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Adults are found in lagoon and seaward reefs, aggregate in caves, often upside down. Males incubate the eggs mass in their mouth (Ref. 9710). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115. |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 April 2022 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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