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Monacanthidae (Filefishes)
Etymology: Eubalichthys: Greek, eu = good + Greek, baleo, ballo = to throw + Greek, ichthys = fish (Ref. 45335); caeruleoguttatus: Named for the blue spots on the head and body.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; demersal; depth range 22 - 82 m (Ref. 35708). Tropical
Eastern Indian Ocean: northwestern Australia.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 38.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3132)
Dorsal soft rays (total): 35 - 38; Anal soft rays: 34 - 36; Vertebrae: 19. Diagnosis: Low fin ray counts (D.32; A.33); the base of anal fin longer than soft dorsal base; caudal fin greatly elongate (0.7 in head length). Two pairs of spines on each side of caudal peduncle. Pelvic bony structure very small, located about 1 eye diameter anterior to rear end of pelvis (Ref. 35708).
Body shape (shape guide): short and / or deep.
Lives on trawling grounds.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Allen, G.R. and R. Swainston, 1988. The marine fishes of north-western Australia: a field guide for anglers and divers. Western Australian Museum, Perth. 201 p. (Ref. 3132)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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