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Upeneus francisi Randall & Guézé, 1992 Francis' goatfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Mullidae (Goatfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.22 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: Norfolk Island and New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7. Differs from other Upeneus with 7-spined dorsal fin in generally having14 pectoral fin rays; 9 + 22-23 gill rakers; 29 - 30 lateral line scales; no information regarding teeth on ectopterygoid and color of peritoneum (Ref. 43139). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||