| Family: |
Niphonidae (Ara groupers) |
| Max. size: |
100 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 11 kg |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 100 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan to the Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky reefs (Ref. 41299); also found near shore on rocky bottom (Ref. 11230). Neither opercular spine nor anterolateral glandular grooves with venom gland is present (Ref. 57406). Minimum depth from Ref. 41299. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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