Family: |
Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 5 - 150 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern coasts of Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in coastal reefs, primarily deepwater outcrops (Ref. 9002). Juveniles are common in estuaries (Ref. 9002). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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