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Trachinops noarlungae Glover, 1974 Yellowhead hulafish |
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photo by
Dubosc, J. |
| Family: | Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Plesiopinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to southern Australia, from Western Australia to South Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults occur inshore near reefs (Ref. 7300). They feed on crabs, fishes, and larvae (Ref. 9137). Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 April 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||