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Girella tephraeops (Richardson, 1846) Rock blackfish |
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photo by
Dowling, C. |
| Family: | Girellidae (Nibblers) | |||
| Max. size: | 61 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Uniformly dark gray or with uneven pattern of mixed, variably pale to dark, irregular spots; fins dark. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow rocky reefs (Ref. 33839). Found in small groups under ledges and in caves (Ref. 33839). Can quickly change from its uniformly dark color pattern to a blotchy coloration (Ref. 33839). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||