Pempheris heemstraorum Randall & Victor, 2015
Greater sweeper
Pempheris heemstraorum
photo by Heemstra, P.C.

Family:  Pempheridae (Sweepers)
Max. size:  12.7 cm SL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Rodrigues.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 37-37
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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