| Family: |
Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 140 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to New South Wales and Tasmania. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults are found on deep offshore reefs down to about 140 m, while juveniles occur in estuaries and on coastal reefs (Ref. 9563). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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