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Nemadactylus douglasii (Hector, 1875) Porae |
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photo by
Camrrubi, J.-F. |
| Family: | Latridae (Trumpeters) | |||
| Max. size: | 81 cm FL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4,000.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: Australia, New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 17-18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-28; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16-17 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs on the continental shelf, commonly near reefs (Ref. 26998, 9563). Feed mainly on invertebrates (Ref. 26998). Marketed fresh and frozen; eaten steamed, pan-fried, broiled and baked (Ref. 9988). Seen in small aggregations but school in deep water where commercially trawled (Ref. 9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||