Family: |
Histiophrynidae (Starfingered frogfishes) |
Max. size: |
19 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 145 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to southern Australia, from Beagle Islands, Western Australia to Kangaroo Islands, South Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A temperate (Ref. 7300) and benthic (Ref. 75154) species found inshore on reefs (Ref. 7300) but has been recorded from the continental shelf in depths greater than 145 m (Ref. 9563). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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