Aracana aurita (Shaw, 1798) Shaw's cowfish |
photo by
Dubosc, J. |
Family: | Aracanidae (Deepwater boxfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 200 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal soft rays: 10-11 | |||
Biology: | Occurs on the continental shelf (Ref. 9563). Known in rocky reefs, usually fairly deep, including estuaries (Ref. 9002). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |