| Gonorynchidae (Beaked salmons) |
| 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 160 m |
| South Pacific: Southwest Pacific: Australia, Norfolk I. and Lord Howe I., New Zealand, and Kermadec Islands (Ref. 8879); Southeast Pacific: Desventuradas Is. (Ref. 89357).. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 59-61 |
| Adults are benthic fishes in shallow estuaries and outer shelf; juveniles are pelagic in open ocean. They bury themselves head first when disturbed (Ref. 33838). White flesh is firm and of good flavor. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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