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Seriola hippos Günther, 1876 Samson fish |
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photo by
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| Family: | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Naucratinae | |||
| Max. size: | 150 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 53 kg | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: endemic to Australia (Ref. 7300), Norfolk Island and New Zealand (Ref. 8879). | |||
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| Biology: | Adults occur in inshore oceanic waters often associated with reefs, jetties and pylons (Ref. 6390), sometimes entering estuaries (Ref. 9563). They Prefer warmer water (18-24°C) although they are occasionally found in cooler water (Ref. 27128). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||