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Pterygotrigla polyommata (Richardson, 1839) Latchet |
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| Family: | Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Pterygotriglinae | |||
| Max. size: | 62 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 18 - 300 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: southern Australia, from Western Australia to Tasmania and New South Wales (Ref. 9563); also from New Zealand. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults are found on the continental shelf; juveniles enter bays and estuaries (Ref. 9563); benthic (Ref. 75154). Specimens less than 12.5 cm SL are found at depths less than 55 m (Ref. 91768). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||