| Family: |
Aplodactylidae (Marblefishes) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and Lord Howe, Norfolk and Kermadec islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 15-17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-20; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 6-7; Vertebrae: 34-34. This species is distinguished from its congeners by its distinct concave interorbital space and profile of head notched behind the eye (Ref. 86913). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coastal reefs (Ref. 5755). Feeds on seaweeds (Ref. 5755). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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