Scientific Name
Cristiceps australis
Common Name
Crested weedfish
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 29 - 32;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 6-8;
Anal
spines: 2;
Anal
soft rays: 24 - 26. Pelvic fin rays thick, finger-like, almost reaching anus (Ref. 9002). Extremely variable in color and pattern; usually matches various types of weed colors; some diffused banding (Ref. 9002).