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Lepidoperca pulchella (Waite, 1899) Orange perch |
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| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 50 - 400 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: southeastern Australia, including Victoria and Tasmania (Ref. 9563). Reported occurrence in New Zealand is erroneous (Ref. 57569). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs on the continental shelf (Ref. 9563) near rocky reefs (Ref. 33839). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||