Western blue groper (Achoerodus gouldii)

Scientific name: Achoerodus gouldii Richardson, 1843

Western blue groper (Achoerodus gouldii)

The Western blue groper (Achoerodus gouldii) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to South Australia.

Biology

Adults are found on the continental shelf. They inhabit rocky areas and feeds on small crabs, fish, mollusks and starfish. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Achoerodus gouldii
Family
Labridae (Wrasses)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
175
Depth range
5–65 m (16–213 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 65 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to South Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (A2bd)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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