Scott's Shore Eel, Alabes scotti Hutchins & Morrison, 2004
Scientific name: Alabes scotti
Identification
The species can be recognised by its distinctive colouration. There are 5 dark bands anteriorly on the body interspersed with white lines.
Distribution
The species is only known from Australian waters.
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.
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References
- Gomon, M.F., Bray, D. & R.H. Kuiter (Eds). 2008. The Fishes of Australia's Southern Coast. Reed New Holland. Pp. 928.
- 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.