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Dusky Sweeper
Pempheris adusta
Pempheris adusta also known as the dusky sweeper, is a species of fish in the family Pempheridae. They are common in coral reefs and form aggregations in caves, crevices, or overhangs. They are also harmless to humans.
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Description
Pempheris adusta has 6 spines in its dorsal fin which also has 8-10 soft rays, the anal fin has 3 spines and 36-45 soft rays, this species also has 25 vertebrae. It is distinguished from related species by having a blackish spot at the base of the pectoral fin, a lateral-line with 56-64 pored scales, 4.5-6.5 scale rows above the lateral line, there is a distinct blackish band on the margin of the anal fin, and they have blackish band on margin of the caudal fin. The largest recorded total length is 17 cm (6.7 in).
Range & habitat
Pempheris adusta has an Indo-Pacific distribution which extends from the Red Sea and the eastern coast of Africa through the Indian Ocean to the western central Pacific Ocean.
Wikipedia: “Distribution”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 204598.