General Description
Body deep, compressed, with a long almost tubular snout and a small mouth; fins tall with a "spikey" appearance, the first few spines and soft rays of the dorsal fin especially elongate. Silvery-white with broad dark angled bands on side, and a curved band from above eye to the chin; juveniles with large spots and blotches overlaying bands. Usually 30 cm long head to tail (up to 50 cm).
Biology
A relatively common species on southern reefs, occurring in habitats ranging from shallow estuaries to deeper areas offshore. Usually seen in caves or beneath large overhangs. This species is frequently taken in commercial trawls throughout its range. The fin spines are reportedly venomous.
Distribution
Southern Australia.
Habitat
Rocky reefs, to depth of 260 m.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Body deep, very compressed, fins tall, 'spikey', snout almost tubular; whitish with broad dark angled bands.
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Habitats
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Diet
Carnivore
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Diet Categories
Fish, Crustaceans
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Hazards
Spines may be venomous.
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Endemicity
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Commercial
Yes
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Depths
Deep ( > 30 m)
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Water Column Locations
On or near seafloor
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
(Richardson, 1845)
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Common Name
Longsnout Boarfish
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Species Name
recurvirostris