| Family: |
Microcanthidae (Stripeys) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 120 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-19 |
| Biology: |
Found on offshore rocky reefs (Ref. 9563). Juveniles found in estuaries, small protected coves in very shallow depths, large adults more in the open (Ref. 9002). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 November 2023 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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