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Olisthops cyanomelas Richardson, 1850 Herring cale |
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photo by
Cook, D.C. |
| Family: | Odacidae (Cales and weed-whitings) | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Houtman Abrolhos, Western Australia to Angourie Point, northern New South Wales (probably southern Queensland). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs near the surface in high energy surf zones along rocky shores, these areas are often dominated by brown macroalgae. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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