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Girella zebra (Richardson, 1846) Zebra fish |
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photo by
Cook, D.C. |
| Family: | Girellidae (Nibblers) | |||
| Max. size: | 34 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: From south-western Australia to New South Wales and Tasmania. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow rocky reefs, sandy and weedy flats; also in estuaries. Feeds on algae. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||