Atypichthys strigatus
Atypichthys strigatus (Günther, 1860)
Australian mado
Atypichthys strigatus
photo by Yau, B.


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Family:  Microcanthidae (Stripeys)
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: southeastern Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A schooling species, particularly common on coastal reefs in southern New South Wales (Ref. 9002). Also commonly found under jetties in harbors and large estuaries (Ref. 9002).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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