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Maxillicosta whitleyi Eschmeyer & Poss, 1976 Whitley's gurnard perch |
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photo by
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| Family: | Neosebastidae (Gurnard scorpionfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 140 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: endemic to Australia, | |||
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| Biology: | A temperate species found inshore on reefs (Ref. 7300). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||