| Family: |
Odacidae (Cales and weed-whitings) |
| Max. size: |
11 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 19 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Recherche Archipelago, Western Australia to Wilsons Promontory and Portland, Victoria. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A benthic species which occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Apparently restricted to moderately high-energy coastal locations with dominant stands of brown macroalgae such as Phyllospora comosa and Ecklonia radiata. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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