Family: |
Odacidae (Cales and weed-whitings) |
Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 25 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Common along the lower reaches of rocky reefs and drop-offs near the bottom in fine brown and red algae zones or in areas with sparse growths of seagrass. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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