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Etymology: Parioglossus: Greek, pareia = jaw + Greek, glossa = tongue (Ref. 45335). More on author: Hoese.
Environment / Climate / Range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 37 m (Ref. 1602). Tropical, preferred ?; 19°N - 20°S
Western Central Pacific: Philippines, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, and Palau.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 2.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48637)
Short description
Morphology | Morphometrics
Inhabits coastal reefs (Ref. 1602). Swims in small groups or mixes with Eviota in large caves or below overhangs (Ref. 48637).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Myers, R.F., 1991. Micronesian reef fishes. Second Ed. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 298 p. (Ref. 1602)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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