General Description

Body somewhat compressed, oval; head rounded, mouth tiny; dorsal fin single, long-based; tail large, slightly concave. Body silvery-grey with about 9 wide vertical dagger-shaped bars, fins yellow. Juveniles more dusky and may be confused with Luderick, Girella tricuspidata. To 54 cm.

Biology

These fishes form small schools in bays, estuaries and on coastal reefs.

Habitat

Bays, estuaries and coastal reefs, in depths of 0-20 m.

Reefs

Distribution guide

Southern Australia.

Species Group

Fishes › Sweeps and allies

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor Midwater

Max Size

54 cm

Diet

Herbivore

Commercial Species

Yes

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed