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    Scientific NameMegalosciades augustus    (Roberts, 1978)
    Common NameKortskægget Havmalle (Denmark)
    Type LocalityMiddle Fly River, Papua New Guinea, 6°32.5'S, 140°55.0'E.
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    EtymologyLatin, oliva = olive + Greek, ichthys = fish. 
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    Size600mm or 23.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionWorldwide mainly in estuarine areas.

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Not Evaluated
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    BreedingUnreported in the aquarium.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceSmithsonian Contributions to Zoology No. 281, pp 36, Figs. 14, 20d.
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    Last UpdateSun Dec 19, 2010 2:57 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)