Saltwater
Dusky sweeper
Pempheris adusta
Pempheridae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 17 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 118 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Australia, China, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Fiji, Guam, and 32 more countries.
More about the species
Description
This fish is common on coral reefs; forming aggregations in caves or crevices or under overhangs by day, but a few may at times be seen in the open, close to the shelter of reefs. This species is also observed forming small groups with Myripristis murdjan at 0.5-1 m below the surface. At night, it is known to feed on zooplankton. Spawning occur during April to June, and is year-round in Okinawa I. (Koeda et al., in press - in Ref. 95675). Spawning occurred after sunset with individuals larger than 11 cm SL joining the spawning group. Flesh is edible.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Pempheris adustus
- Pempheris flavicycla
- Pempheris flavicycla flavicycla
- Pempheris flavicycla marisrubri
- Pempheris mangula
- Pempheris onalensis
In other languages
- Mørk fejer
- Curved bullseye
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.