Yellowhead hulafish (Trachinops noarlungae)

Scientific name: Trachinops noarlungae Glover, 1974

Yellowhead hulafish (Trachinops noarlungae)

The Yellowhead hulafish (Trachinops noarlungae) is a marine fish of the family Plesiopidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, Endemic to southern Australia, from Western Australia to South Australia.

Biology

Adults occur inshore near reefs. They feed on crabs, fishes, and larvae. Eggs are guarded by the male parent.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Trachinops noarlungae
Family
Plesiopidae (Roundheads)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
15.0
Environment
Marine; reef-associated
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to southern Australia, from Western Australia to South Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (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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