The Old Wife is easily recognised by its deep compressed body, very tall "spikey" dorsal and anal fins and prominent dark brown to black and white bands.
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What habitats does Enoplosus armatus live in?
Locally commonly found around shallow coastal reefs and over seagrass beds often in large schools
What is the distribution of Enoplosus armatus?
It is found in southern waters from southern Queensland to south-western Western Australia
How big does Enoplosus armatus grow?
The fish can grow up to 50 cm long
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