Sea Sweep

Scorpis aequipinnis

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

One of the larger in this family it has symmetrically placed dorsal and anal fins, a grey body, yellow markings on the lower lip, and two faint bands on the sides of the body.

It is sometimes caught by line and is considered good eating by some

Can be confused with Silver Sweep, Scorpis lineolata also note that some refernce this in the family of Kyphosidae(Sea Chubs)

Size

Can grow up to around 56cm

Habitat

In open water, most commonly in shallow turbulent areas beside reefs

Distribution

Southern Australia From WA to NSW including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

2 recorded sightings in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

Dianne J. Bray, Scorpis aequipinnis in Fishes of Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Sea Sweep
Scientific name: Scorpis aequipinnis Richardson, 1848
Family: Scorpididae
Category: Sea Life › Fish
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Rules & Regulations

Check current size, bag and seasonal limits before taking this species.

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Also Known As

Maomao
Snapjack
Sweep
Silver Sweep

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