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Pelsartia humeralis (Ogilby, 1899) Sea trumpeter |
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photo by
Groeneveld, R. |
| Family: | Terapontidae (Grunters or tigerperches) | |||
| Max. size: | 38 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults occur inshore (Ref. 7300, 75154). Omnivorous species (Ref. 7300, 75154). Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||