| Kyphosidae (Sea chubs), subfamily: Microcanthinae |
| 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 1 - 140 m, oceanodromous |
| Western Pacific: Japan, China, New Caledonia and Australia. Eastern Pacific: Hawaii. |
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| Inhabits coastal and lagoon reefs (Ref. 9710). Found in dense aggregations under ledges and in caves during the day (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Young feeds on small crustaceans and algae (Ref. 3921). |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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