Assessor randalli Allen & Kuiter, 1976
Assessor randalli
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in coral reef gullies. Usually hovering at hole entrances. Strikingly nervous. Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Recorded from Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756).


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