| Family: |
Odacidae (Cales and weed-whitings) |
| Max. size: |
35 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Houtman Abrolhos, Western Australia to Angourie Point, northern New South Wales (probably southern Queensland). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs near the surface in high energy surf zones along rocky shores, these areas are often dominated by brown macroalgae. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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