| Family: |
Glaucosomatidae (Pearl perches) |
| Max. size: |
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70 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 7,300.0 g; max. reported age: 19 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 90 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Rockhampton, Queensland to Port Jackson, New South Wales (Ref. 27621). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. One dark vertical band through eye which may disappear with an increase in size; 11 dorsal fin rays and 9 anal fin rays. Supraclavicle (shoulder-bone) developed into a prominent bony shield. |
| Biology: |
Found in coastal waters in moderate depths to 90 m on the continental shelf particularly close to submerged reefs, rock ledges or rough bottom (Ref. 27621). This species is stated to be a midwater feeder (Ref. 27621). The inside of the mouth is black and may luminescent at night (Ref. 27621). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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