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Girella punctata Gray, 1835 Largescale blackfish |
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photo by
Shiina, M. |
| Family: | Girellidae (Nibblers) | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: southern Hokkaido southward (except the Ryukyu Islands) to Japan, Taiwan and the East China Sea. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky reefs in coastal areas (Ref. 9137). Juveniles associate with drifting seaweed (Ref. 12114, 12115). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||