Trachinops taeniatus Günther, 1861
Eastern hulafish
photo by Dubosc, J.

Family:  Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Endemic to New South Wales, Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults occur inshore near reefs (Ref. 7300). Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 April 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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