Dinolestes lewini (Griffith & Smith, 1834) Longfin pike |
photo by
Yau, B. |
Family: | Dinolestidae (Long-finned pike) | |||
Max. size: | 84 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 5 - 65 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Australia (including New South Wales). | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | A schooling species found in bays over rocky reefs (Ref. 9563). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |