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Jackass Morwong

Nemadactylus macropterus

Seabook: Jackass Morwong

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450 m

Description

Nemadactylus macropterus, the tarakihi, jackass morwong or deep sea perch, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, traditionally regarded as belonging to the family Cheilodactylidae, the members of which are commonly known as morwongs. It is found in the south western Pacific Ocean, in Australia and New Zealand. Although there a... Read more in Seabook

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Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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