Family: |
Mullidae (Goatfishes) |
Max. size: |
7.22 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Norfolk Island and New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7. Differs from other Upeneus with 7-spined dorsal fin in generally having14 pectoral fin rays; 9 + 22-23 gill rakers; 29 - 30 lateral line scales; no information regarding teeth on ectopterygoid and color of peritoneum (Ref. 43139). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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