soft-rayed part. They have small pectoral and pelvic fins and a forked caudal fin. There are 14-24 spines in the dorsal fin and 24-30 soft rays while the anal fin has 18-35 soft rays. The lowest pectoral fin rays of the Latridae species in the traditional classification are not thickened or extended. Distribution and habitat The Latridae are found in the temperate South Atlantic, South Pacific and southern Indian Oceans where they tend to be associated with reefs and rock substrates. Fisheries The Latridae contains species which are important species for game fisheries. References Ray-finned fish families Cirrhitoidea