Blackbanded Seaperch, Hypoplectrodes annulatus (Gunther, 1859)
Scientific name: Hypoplectrodes annulatus
Alternative name/s:
It has also been called the Red-banded Sea Perch, and Yellow-banded Seaperch.
It has also been called the Red-banded Sea Perch, and Yellow-banded Seaperch.
Identification
The Blackbanded Seaperch can be recognised by its colouration. It is yellow with six dark bands on the body and caudal peduncle. There are several diagonal bands on the head.
Habitat
The Blackbanded Seaperch is a benthic species that is usually seen on inshore rock reefs, often upside down in caves.
Distribution
The species is endemic to Australia, occurring from southern Queensland to the central coast of Victoria.
Distribution data sourced from the Atlas of Living Australia
References
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
- Kuiter, R.H. in Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & R.H. Kuiter (Eds). 1994. The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. State Print, Adelaide. Pp. 992.
- Kuiter, R.H. 2000. Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.