| Family: |
Mullidae (Goatfishes) |
| Max. size: |
24.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 450 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan to Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Plain, with silvery sides, a barred caudal fin and rounded snout, somewhat reminiscent of the silver oceanic or pelagic pufferfishes Lagocephalus that occur in the same area and represents a possible case of mimicry (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy and muddy areas in coastal waters (Ref. 9137). Seen in small groups in about 15 m depth (Ref. 48636). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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