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Hypoplectrodes wilsoni (Allen & Moyer, 1980) Spotty seaperch |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 22 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: western Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Pinkish brown to brownish orange, with six faint brown bands extending across body and several diffuse brown diagonal bands behind and in front of eyes on head; faint spotting also present in some individuals; fins pale (Ref. 33839). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300), in caves and beneath ledges (Ref. 33839). Probably also at depths greater than 22 m (Ref. 33839). Secretive (Ref. 33839). Feeds on small fishes (Ref. 33839). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||