| Family: |
Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Triglinae |
| Max. size: |
28 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Australian waters (South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-17. Adults have large pectoral fins that reach well beyond the tips of the pelvic fins, and a prominent black spot on the first dorsal fin between spines V-VIII (Ref. 33616). |
| Biology: |
Found in coastal marine waters, over on the continental shelf (Ref. 33616). Benthic (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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