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Pempheris argyrea Randall & Victor, 2015 Seychelles silver sweeper |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pempheridae (Sweepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 10.2 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 38-41 | |||
| Biology: | Usually seen in aggregations in the shelter of coral reefs, at times in less than 1 meter depth. Collected using rotenone and spear (Ref. 106074). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||