Family: |
Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Pterygotriglinae |
Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 420 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific, wide distribution from Japan to Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
Pectoral fin with black area with diagonal band of separate white spots and 12 connected rays. Mostly red with prominent black spots and large black spot in first dorsal fin. |
Biology: |
Species with a wide depth range (Ref. 9771). Found on the continental shelf and continental slope. Benthic (Ref. 75154). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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