Family: |
Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Pterygotriglinae |
Max. size: |
62 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 18 - 300 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: southern Australia, from Western Australia to Tasmania and New South Wales (Ref. 9563); also from New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Adults are found on the continental shelf; juveniles enter bays and estuaries (Ref. 9563); benthic (Ref. 75154). Specimens less than 12.5 cm SL are found at depths less than 55 m (Ref. 91768). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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