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Siphonognathus attenuatus (Ogilby, 1897) Slender weed whiting |
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CSIRO |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Hypsigenyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 45 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Rottnest Island, Western Australia to Wilsons Promontory, Victoria. | |||
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| Biology: | Commonly found at some distance from the shore, over sandy areas associated with seagrass and low rocky outcrops. Form small groups at depths of about 15-20 m. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||