Arotrolepis filicauda (Günther, 1880) Threadfin leatherjacket |
photo by
CSIRO |
Family: | Monacanthidae (Filefishes) | |||
Max. size: | 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: northwestern Australia and Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6771). | |||
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Biology: | Lives on trawling grounds. An excellent food fish. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 July 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |