| Family: |
Matutidae () |
| Max. size: |
6.9 cm CW (male/unsexed); 5.9 cm CW (female); max.weight: 39.9 g; max.weight: 27.1 g |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: From East Africa to Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Australia. Tropical to subtropical. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Caught in nets for food. Occurs from intertidal zone to a depth of 50 m. Found on muddy sand or broken shells bottoms (Ref. 106341), and sandy silty shores near seagrass (Ref. 106287). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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