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Tilodon sexfasciatus
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A marine fish from southern Australia, from rocky reefs; juveniles live in shallow coves and estuaries. It reaches 40 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Tilodon sexfasciatus
- Family
- Microcanthidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Microcanthidae
- Order
- Centrarchiformes
- Synonyms
- Chaetodon sexfasciatus, Tilodon sexfasciatum, Vinculum sexfasciatum
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 40 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Carnivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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