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Tilodon sexfasciatus (Richardson, 1842) Moonlighter |
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photo by
Good, P. |
| Family: | Microcanthidae (Stripeys) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 120 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-19 | |||
| Biology: | Found on offshore rocky reefs (Ref. 9563). Juveniles found in estuaries, small protected coves in very shallow depths, large adults more in the open (Ref. 9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 November 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||