General Description
Body robust, tapering gradually; first dorsal fin short-based, second dorsal and anal fns long-based; tail separate; a prominent pale barbel present on chin. Yellowish-grey to greyish-brown with a prominent white margin to the fins. To 66 cm.
Biology
This species is active at night, and is often seen in or near caves during the day.
Habitat
Inhabits bays, harbours and coastal waters on exposed reefs, in depths of 2-90 m.
Reefs
Distribution guide
Southern Australia.
Species Group
Depth
Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)
Water Column
Max Size
66 cm
Diet
Carnivore
Commercial Species
No
Global Dispersal
Native to Australia
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Not listed