Inhabits seaward sand slopes (Ref. 37816). Found over pebbles (Ref. 43239). Hovers above the substrate (Ref. 44093). May occur in small groups (Ref. 37816).

Western Pacific: Ryukyu Islands to Sabah and Papua New Guinea.

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 11

3.3 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 44093))

Pale blue-grey with a whitish lateral stripe; light blue to violet spots on the side of the head and nod dark fin markings (Ref. 44093).

Depth range based on 8 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 4 samples.

Environmental ranges
  Depth range (m): 4 - 91.5
  Temperature range (°C): 23.061 - 28.770
  Nitrate (umol/L): 0.092 - 4.047
  Salinity (PPS): 34.232 - 34.754
  Oxygen (ml/l): 3.888 - 4.528
  Phosphate (umol/l): 0.094 - 0.466
  Silicate (umol/l): 1.637 - 4.910

Graphical representation

Depth range (m): 4 - 91.5

Temperature range (°C): 23.061 - 28.770

Nitrate (umol/L): 0.092 - 4.047

Salinity (PPS): 34.232 - 34.754

Oxygen (ml/l): 3.888 - 4.528

Phosphate (umol/l): 0.094 - 0.466

Silicate (umol/l): 1.637 - 4.910
 
Note: this information has not been validated. Check this *note*. Your feedback is most welcome.

reef-associated; marine; depth range 27 - 82 m (Ref. 44093)

Not Evaluated