Acanthistius ocellatus (Günther, 1859)
Eastern wirrah
Acanthistius ocellatus
photo by Camrrubi, J.-F.

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  45 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine, non-migratory
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300). Benthic (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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