Chirodactylus variegatus
Chirodactylus variegatus (Valenciennes, 1833)
Peruvian morwong
Chirodactylus variegatus
photo by Wolfe, G.


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Family:  Latridae (Trumpeters)
Max. size:  44 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,035.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Peru (Paita) to Chile (Talcahuano).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum size assumed to be as average for the genus; replace with data asap (RF).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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