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Eubalichthys caeruleoguttatus Hutchins, 1977 Blue-spotted leatherjacket |
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photo by
CSIRO |
| Family: | Monacanthidae (Filefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 38 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 22 - 82 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: northwestern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 35-38; Anal soft rays: 34-36; Vertebrae: 19-19. Diagnosis: Low fin ray counts (D.32; A.33); the base of anal fin longer than soft dorsal base; caudal fin greatly elongate (0.7 in head length). Two pairs of spines on each side of caudal peduncle. Pelvic bony structure very small, located about 1 eye diameter anterior to rear end of pelvis (Ref. 35708). | |||
| Biology: | Lives on trawling grounds. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 January 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||