GOLDRIBBON SOAPFISH

Aulacocephalus temminckii

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IUCN Red List Status: NOT EVALUATED

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  - Ray-finned fishes +
    - Perch-like fishes +
      - Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets +
        
        Aulacocephalus +
        
        Goldribbon soapfish
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Inhabits caves and crevices in rocky reefs (Ref. 9710). Skin contains grammistin which imparts a bitter taste. The amount of toxin produced increases when the fish is frightened (Ref. 4326). Minimum depth reportedtaken from Ref. 09710.

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	Halophryne hutchinsi Greenfield, 1998

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