| Family: |
Ephippidae (Spadefishes, batfishes and scats) |
| Max. size: |
75 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 40 - 70 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: southern Africa to Algoa Bay, South Africa; to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, including India and Sri Lanka. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-21; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 15-17. Silvery brown; with dark crossbands that disappear with growth (Ref. 5327). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coastal waters around reefs (Ref. 30573). Feeds on rock and coral-dwelling organisms (Ref. 5213). Flesh edible (Ref. 12484). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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