Family: |
Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae |
Max. size: |
33 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia and South Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Adults occur in the vicinity of rocky reefs and caves, in comparatively shallow water (Ref. 2156). Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205). Flesh is quite palatable. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 April 2022 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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