Family: |
Pentacerotidae (Armorheads), subfamily: Histiopterinae |
Max. size: |
100 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 170 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from South Australia to New South Wales. Southwest Pacific: New Zealand (Ref. 5755). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Recorded from the continental shelf (Ref. 9563). Feeds mainly on benthic organisms (Ref. 26966). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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