Pseudogoniistius nigripes (Richardson, 1850) Magpie perch |
photo by
Cook, D.C. |
Family: | Latridae (Trumpeters) | |||
Max. size: | 41 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 25 - 65 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: southern Australia, New Zealand and Easter Island. | |||
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Biology: | Found on rocky reefs (Ref. 9563). Feeds on mollusks, polychaetes and algae (Ref. 2156). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |