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


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