Western Australian Salmon

Arripis truttaceus

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A dark bluish-green sportsfish, grading to silvery-white below, with bright yellow pectoral fins, and a blackish margin on the caudal fin and spinous portion of the dorsal fin. Juveniles have a series of vertical golden bars on the upper sides that break up into spots in slightly larger fish.

Size

Can grow up to around 100cm

Habitat

Along surf beaches and around rocky reefs

Distribution

Endemic to southern Australia from off Greenwell Point, southern New South Wales, to Geraldton, Western Australia and Tasmania

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References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Western Australian Salmon
Scientific name: Arripis truttaceus (Cuvier, 1829)
Family: Arripidae
Category: Sea Life › Fish
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

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Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

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