Scalyfin, Parma victoriae (Günther, 1863)

Alternative name/s:
Common Scalyfin, Rock Perch, Victorian Scalyfin
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    Mark McGrouther
  • Updated
    28/08/19
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Scalyfin, <i>Parma victorian</i> Click to enlarge image
An adult Scalyfin, Parma victoriae, at Rapid Bay Jetty, South Australia, November 2013. Image: David Muirhead
© David Muirhead

Fast Facts

  • Size Range
    It grows to about 20 cm in length.

Introduction

The Scalyfin is endemic to Australia, occuring in southern States.

Identification

Adults of the species have blue fin margins and pale bars on the gill cover. Base colour varies from yellowish to blackish-grey. Juveniles are bright orange with electric blue lines and spots. There is a large ocellus on dorsal fin.

Juvenile Scalyfin, Parma victoriae
A juvenile Scalyfin, Parma victoriae, at Second Valley, South Australia, 18 April 2013. Adults of the species have blue fin margins and pale bars on the gill cover. Base colour varies from yellowish to blackish-grey. Juveniles are bright orange with electric blue lines and spots. There is a large ocellus on dorsal fin. Image: David Muirhead
© David Muirhead

Distribution

Distribution data sourced from the Atlas of Living Australia

References

  1. Gomon, M.F., Bray, D. & R.H. Kuiter (Eds). 2008. The Fishes of Australia's Southern Coast. Reed New Holland. Pp. 928.
  2. Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & G.R. Allen. 2006. Fishes. In Beesley, P.L. & A. Wells. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 35. ABRS & CSIRO Publishing: Australia. parts 1-3, pages 1-2178.
  3. Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.