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Morwong ephippium (McCulloch & Waite, 1916) Painted moki |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Latridae (Trumpeters) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 250 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: Australia, including Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands and New Zealand, including Kermadec Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Feeds on small invertebrates that are sifted then sucked up from sediment. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||