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Latropiscis purpurissatus (Richardson, 1843) Sergeant baker |
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photo by
Camrrubi, J.-F. |
| Family: | Aulopidae (Aulopus) | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: Endemic to Australia (Ref. 7300), but also reported from New Zealand (Ref. 38927). | |||
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| Biology: | A temperate, benthic species inhabiting rocky reefs and soft bottoms on the continental shelf (Ref. 7300, 9563). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||