Centroberyx lineatus (Cuvier, 1829)
Swallow-tail
Centroberyx lineatus
photo by Danna, P.

Family:  Berycidae (Alfonsinos)
Max. size:  46 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 15 - 280 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Madagascar. Western Pacific: Japan to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on rocky reefs of the continental shelf (Ref. 9563) and continental slope (Ref. 7300).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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