Achoerodus gouldii (Richardson, 1843) Western blue groper |
photo by
Cook, D.C. |
Family: | Labridae (Wrasses) | |||
Max. size: | 175 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 39 kg; max. reported age: 70 years | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 65 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to South Australia. | |||
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Biology: | Adults are found on the continental shelf (Ref. 9563). They inhabit rocky areas and feeds on small crabs, fish, mollusks and starfish (Ref. 2156). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Protogynous (Ref. 94078). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 12 March 2008 (A2bd) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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