| Family: |
Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes), subfamily: Myripristinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 18 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: southern half of the Red Sea and Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits reef flats and slopes. May be found at depths greater than 18 m (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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