Rock Ling

Genypterus tigerinus

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A motttled greyish ling, with prominent dark spots or blotches, broadly banded or spotted pectoral fins, pale pelvic fins, and blackish dorsal, anal and caudal fins with a narrow margin. Large adults are almost black.

To id this species look at the shape of the body the markings although ,ay be absent in larger fish and the whiskers under the bottom jaw

Size

Can grow to around 120cm

Habitat

Restricted to estuaries, shallow bays and coastal reefs. Found on the continental shelf and slope

Distribution

Southern Australian coastal waters from WA to NSW including Tasmania

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)
  1. Bray, D.J., Genypterus tigerinus in Fishes of Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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