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Aracana aurita (Shaw, 1798) Shaw's cowfish |
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photo by
Dubosc, J. |
| Family: | Aracanidae (Deepwater boxfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal soft rays: 10-11 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs on the continental shelf (Ref. 9563). Known in rocky reefs, usually fairly deep, including estuaries (Ref. 9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||