Family: |
Latilidae (Deepwater tilefishes) |
Max. size: |
28.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 110 - 150 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: eastern Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 7300). A benthic carnivore which feeds on fish, mollusks, crustaceans (crabs, amphipods and stomatopods), and polychaetes. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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