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Aplodactylus westralis Russell, 1987 Western seacarp |
| Family: | Aplodactylidae (Marblefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 53 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Rottnest Island to Twilight Cove, Great Australian Bight in Western Australia; Stenhouse Bay, York Peninsula, South Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 17-18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 34-34 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Common in weedy reef areas (Ref. 9816, 86913). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||