| Family: |
Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,500.0 g; max. reported age: 17 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 52 - 150 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: restricted to New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky areas to a depth of 150 m (Ref. 9258). Carnivore which feeds mainly on small fish and crabs. Feeds by stalking its prey and swallowing it whole. Adults are home-ranging (Ref. 26966). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 58489. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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