Sergeant Baker (species: Latropiscis purpurissatus) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Latropiscis purpurissatus
Sergeant Baker


©Andrew J. Green/ Reef Life Survey: Latropiscis purpurissatus (Sergeant Baker) at Tollgate Island, Bateman's Marine Park, NSW.

©Richard Ling: Sergeant Baker (Latropiscis purpurissatus)

©Richard Ling: Sergeant Baker (Latropiscis purpurissatus), Fairy Bower, Manly, NSW

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Aulopiformes
Family Aulopidae
Genus Latropiscis
Species Latropiscis purpurissatus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 60 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 100 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits rocky reefs and soft bottoms on the continental shelf (Fishbase).

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