Ophthalmolepis lineolata. In: IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2

Russell, B., Fairclough, D. and Pollard, D. (2010) Ophthalmolepis lineolata. In: IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. .

Abstract

This species is widely distributed in southern Australia and common throughout its range. It is a relatively large species and is common on rocky bottoms in depths to about 60 m. Although fished recreationally and commercially, and is a bycatch of giant crab and rock lobster trap fishery, no species-specific catch data are available. Overall, this species does not appear to be threatened and is listed as Least Concern.