Western seacarp (Aplodactylus westralis)

Scientific name: Aplodactylus westralis Russell, 1987

The Western seacarp (Aplodactylus westralis) is a marine fish of the family Aplodactylidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, Rottnest Island to Twilight Cove, Great Australian Bight in Western Australia; Stenhouse Bay, York Peninsula, South Australia.

Biology

Occurs inshore. Common in weedy reef areas.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aplodactylus westralis
Family
Aplodactylidae (Marblefishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
34.7
Depth range
20 m (66 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 20 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: Rottnest Island to Twilight Cove, Great Australian Bight in Western Australia; Stenhouse Bay, York Peninsula, South Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

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

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