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Acanthistius pardalotus Hutchins, 1981 Leopard wirrah |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 37 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 36 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to the west coast of Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Has relatively large scales (20-26) and leopard-like color pattern of spots, blotches and lines. | |||
| Biology: | Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300), on reefs (Ref. 127767). Benthic (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||