| Family: |
Odacidae (Cales and weed-whitings) |
| Max. size: |
12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 45 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Rottnest Island, Western Australia to Wilsons Promontory, Victoria. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Commonly found at some distance from the shore, over sandy areas associated with seagrass and low rocky outcrops. Form small groups at depths of about 15-20 m. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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