Family: |
Cepolidae (Bandfishes), subfamily: Owstoniinae |
Max. size: |
21.3 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 183 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: southeastern Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 13-13; Vertebrae: 28-28. This species is distinguished by having the following characters: with LL pattern type 1; the lower limb margin of preopercle without spines; all cheek scales abutting adjacent scales; D III, 21; premaxillary stripe consists of several, irregular, dark blotches; lanceolate caudal fin (Ref. 119093). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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