Family: |
Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Pterygotriglinae |
Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 500 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Indo-Australian Archipelago. |
Diagnosis: |
Base of first dorsal fin with 10 flat plates. Preserved specimens uniformly tan with black spots on dorsum. |
Biology: |
Inhabits continental shelves and insular areas (Ref. 9771) , trawling grounds (Ref. 3132). Rare. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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