| Family: |
Cepolidae (Bandfishes), subfamily: Cepolinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: various locations from South Australia to Queensland but other species may be involved. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 57-60; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 48-55. Pink to red in color, varying with depth (Ref. 9002). |
| Biology: |
Found in deep tidal channels in muddy burrows (Ref. 9002). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 November 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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