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Othos dentex (Cuvier, 1828) Harlequin fish |
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| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 75 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to Australian waters (South Australia and Western Australia). | |||
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| Biology: | Found on rocky reefs (Ref. 9563). Feeds on various small fish (Ref. 2156). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||