| Latridae (Trumpeters) |
| 180 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 150 m |
| Southeast Atlantic: Walvis Bay, Namibia to possibly Natal, South Africa. Natal records are likely to be Chirodactylus jessicalorum. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 17-18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-24; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8 |
| The largest species of the family (Ref. 5319). Primarily an offshore species that prefers rocky or muddy banks. Feeds during the day on small, bottom-dwelling invertebrates. Occasionally also on squid and small fish. Also caught by artisanal and game fisheries (Ref. 9492). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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