| Family: |
Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 130 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean:: Western Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Anal soft rays: 16-17. Along side of body with 2 rows of dark brown spots about pupil size, each row continuing as 2 more spots in caudal fin. A series of small dusky spots near base of dorsal fin. Eye very large (diameter longer than snout, 2.7 to 2.95 times in head length) (Ref 42740). |
| Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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