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Labracoglossa nitida McCulloch & Waite, 1916 Blue knifefish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Scorpididae (Halfmoons) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs inshore over reef areas (Ref. 7300). Swim either singly or in small schools, moving very rapidly and erratically, stopping occasionally to gulp down a few large planktonic crustaceans (Ref. 30464). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||