Atypichthys latus McCulloch & Waite, 1916
Eastern footballer
Mado
Atypichthys latus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Microcanthidae (Stripeys)
Max. size:  30 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and Kermadec, Norfolk and Lord Howe islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Depth range from Reef Life Survey website (https://reeflifesurvey.com/species/atypichthys-latus/).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from mainland New Zealand, the Kermadec Is. (Ref. 8879) and Norfolk Island (Ref. 45524). Voucher specimen(s) held at the NMNZ. Also Ref. 4537, 75154.


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