| Family: |
Latridae (Trumpeters) |
| Max. size: |
81 cm FL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4,000.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Australia, New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 17-18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-28; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16-17 |
| Biology: |
Occurs on the continental shelf, commonly near reefs (Ref. 26998, 9563). Feed mainly on invertebrates (Ref. 26998). Marketed fresh and frozen; eaten steamed, pan-fried, broiled and baked (Ref. 9988). Seen in small aggregations but school in deep water where commercially trawled (Ref. 9002). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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