| Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae |
| 33 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine |
| Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia and South Australia. |
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| 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. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 April 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known from Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia (Port Phililip Bay, Vic. to Houtman Abrolhos Ils, W. A. (Ref. 7300) |
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