Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
Max. size: |
14 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 45 - 60 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: along the coasts of Australia and Papua New Guinea, from about 124° to 144°E. Record from Java and Sumatra is more likely referable to other related species. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29-34; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 7-7 |
Biology: |
Inhabits coastal waters (Ref. 9772). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 October 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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