Branchiostegus australiensis Dooley & Kailola, 1988 Australian tilefish |
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FAO |
Family: | Latilidae (Deepwater tilefishes) | |||
Max. size: | 26.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 170 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: off Sumatra, Indonesia to Shark Bay, western Australia. | |||
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Biology: | Benthic species which occurs over soft bottom of the continental shelf (Ref. 75154). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |