Latropiscis purpurissatus
Latropiscis purpurissatus (Richardson, 1843)
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Latropiscis purpurissatus
photo by Camrrubi, J.-F.


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Family:  Aulopidae (Aulopus)
Max. size:  60 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 100 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Endemic to Australia (Ref. 7300), but also reported from New Zealand (Ref. 38927).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A temperate, benthic species inhabiting rocky reefs and soft bottoms on the continental shelf (Ref. 7300, 9563).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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