Atypichthys strigatus (Günther, 1860) Australian mado |
photo by
Yau, B. |
Family: | Microcanthidae (Stripeys) | |||
Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: southeastern Australia. | |||
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Biology: | A schooling species, particularly common on coastal reefs in southern New South Wales (Ref. 9002). Also commonly found under jetties in harbors and large estuaries (Ref. 9002). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |