Family: |
Narcinidae (Numbfishes) |
Max. size: |
31.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); 34.8 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 140 - 540 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: eastern Australia, probably more widespread in the Coral Sea |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Maturity size reaches ca. 26 cm TL; born at ca. 8 cm TL. Biology little known (Ref. 114953). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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