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Aulacocephalus temminckii Bleeker, 1855 Goldribbon soapfish |
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photo by
Trevor, M. |
| Family: | Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Diploprioninae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 350 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and South Africa (Ref. 4326) to Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. One specimen from Rapa (Ref. 4326). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Body deep blue in color with a yellow band from snout through eye and along back to caudal fin (Ref. 4326). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits caves and crevices in rocky reefs (Ref. 9710). Skin contains grammistin which imparts a bitter taste. The amount of toxin produced increases when the fish is frightened (Ref. 4326). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 09710. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | poisonous to eat | |||