Family: |
Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae |
Max. size: |
83 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 6,900.0 g |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 200 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Persian Gulf to Sri Lanka (Ref. 11441). Elsewhere, eastward extending to China (Ref. 3412). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits coastal waters. Caught throughout its range; not common. Marketed fresh (Ref. 3412). Juveniles are used in the aquarium industry (Ref. 9137) |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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