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Aracana ornata (Gray, 1838) Ornate cowfish |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Aracanidae (Deepwater boxfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in shallow waters, more commonly in depths less than 20 m (Ref. 9563). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||