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Eubalichthys cyanoura
Eubalichthys cyanoura Hutchins, 1987
Bluetail leatherjacket

Family:  Monacanthidae (Filefishes)
Max. size:  42 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31-35; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 32-35. Caudal fin rounded; pelvic fins rudimentary.
Biology:  Inhabits coastal reefs (Ref. 33839). Shy species (Ref. 33839).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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