Overview

Comprehensive Description

Biology

Nocturnal species, occurs inshore (Ref. 7300).
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Distribution

Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to Australia.
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Physical Description

Size

Max. size

15.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 33839))
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Ecology

Habitat

Depth range based on 3 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 1 sample.

Environmental ranges
  Depth range (m): 7.5 - 55
  Temperature range (°C): 15.276 - 15.276
  Nitrate (umol/L): 0.938 - 0.938
  Salinity (PPS): 35.487 - 35.487
  Oxygen (ml/l): 5.626 - 5.626
  Phosphate (umol/l): 0.233 - 0.233
  Silicate (umol/l): 0.831 - 0.831

Graphical representation

Depth range (m): 7.5 - 55
 
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Environment

reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m (Ref. 57178)
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Life History and Behavior

Life Cycle

Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning (Ref. 205).
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Conservation

Threats

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