| Family: |
Pentacerotidae (Armorheads), subfamily: Histiopterinae |
| Max. size: |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 260 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia including Tasmania. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs on the continental shelf, most commonly in depths less than 40 m (Ref. 9563). Feeds on brittle stars, polychaetes and brown algae (Ref. 2156). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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