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Upeneichthys lineatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Blue-striped mullet |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Mullidae (Goatfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm FL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: eastern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 6-6 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sheltered bays and harbors (Ref. 9002), on sand and rocky substrates (Ref. 9563). Form schools (Ref. 9563). Preys mainly on small crustaceans (Ref. 32835). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||