Family: |
Gnathanacanthidae (Red velvetfish) |
Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to Australia (Western and South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rock reef and weed beds (Ref. 75154) of inshore waters (Ref. 7300, 75154). Benthic (Ref. 75154). Anterolateral glandular groove with venom gland (Ref. 57406). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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