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Chironemus maculosus (Richardson, 1850) Silver spot |
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photo by
Good, P. |
| Family: | Chironemidae (Kelpfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Western Australia to Bass Strait, Australia. Also known from New Zealand. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow rocky reefs with dense algal cover. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||