Largehead Hairtail (species: Trichiurus lepturus) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Trichiurus lepturus
Largehead Hairtail


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Trichiuridae
Genus Trichiurus
Species Trichiurus lepturus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • From 46 cm to 234 cm (Total Length) - applies to Mature specimens
  • From 0 cm to 46 cm (Total Length) - applies to Immature specimens

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 589 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Generally over muddy bottoms of shallow coastal waters. Often enter estuaries (FishBase).

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