Plesiops insularis Mooi & Randall, 1991 Island longfin |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae | |||
Max. size: | 9.82 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m | |||
Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: islands in the Coral and Tasman seas, including Lord Howe Island and the nearby Elizabeth and Middleton reefs, Norfolk Island, New Caledonia, and Chesterfield Bank. Western Central Pacific (Ref. 12926). Recently reported from Tonga (Ref. 53797). | |||
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Biology: | Adults inhabit coral reef (Ref. 75154) and tide pools (Ref. 27772). Benthic (Ref. 75154). Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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