Goblinfish (species: Glyptauchen panduratus) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Glyptauchen panduratus
Goblinfish


©Saspotato: Goblinfish (Glyptauchen panduratus)

©John Turnbull: Goblinfish (Glyptauchen panduratus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Scorpaeniformes
Family Tetrarogidae
Genus Glyptauchen
Species Glyptauchen panduratus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 20 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 5 m to 60 m

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Found in and on rock reefs on the continental shelf (FishBase).

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Danger

  • requires treatment - Spines are highly venemous (FishBase).