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Hypoplectrodes huntii (Hector, 1875) Redbanded perch |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand. Report from Australia (Ref. 28618) needs to be verified. | |||
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| Biology: | Solitary fish found in deep holes and rock ledges which rarely strays far from its refuge. Feeds on small fishes, crabs and benthic invertebrates (Ref. 26966). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||