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Plesiops nigricans (Rüppell, 1828) Whitespotted longfin |
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photo by
Field, R. |
| Family: | Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae | |||
| Max. size: | 17 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: apparently restricted to the waters of Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults inhabit coral reefs. they hide in holes during the day (Ref. 9710). Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||