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Rhinecanthus lunula Randall & Steene, 1983 Halfmoon picassofish |
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photo by
Bajol, R. |
| Family: | Balistidae (Triggerfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean:Australia (Queensland) to the Pitcairn Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Caudal fin with black crescent. | |||
| Biology: | A rare species that lives in outer reef areas. Feeds on fishes, benthic invertebrates, algae and organic matter (Ref. 89972). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 January 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||