Blackfish

Girella tricuspidata
(Other names Luderick)
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The colour of the Blackfish can vary depending which on which habitat it is viewed in. If seen in estauries they tend to be a darker grey to greenish brown whereas when seen in marine waters they are a blueish grey . They display up to 12 vertical dark grey stripes along the length of its body which fade out to silver below. Usually located in estaurines, rocky reefs and coastal habitats.

Size: 70cm in length

Diet: Seagrass

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Left: Kieren Curry
Centre: Ian Laird
Right: Nam Baldwin
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