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Atypichthys strigatus (Günther, 1860) Australian mado |
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photo by
Yau, B. |
| Family: | Microcanthidae (Stripeys) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: southeastern Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | A schooling species, particularly common on coastal reefs in southern New South Wales (Ref. 9002). Also commonly found under jetties in harbors and large estuaries (Ref. 9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||