Yellowhead Hulafish, Trachinops noarlungae Glover 1974
Noarlungae Hulafish, Yellow-headed Prettyfin
Introduction
The Yellowhead Hulafish is a small schooling species that lives in southern Australian marine waters.
Identification
The Yellowhead Hulafish has an elongate body with a low, long-based dorsal fin. The caudal fin is pointed, with the central rays extended into a filament in adults. The pectoral fins are small.
The species is grey above and pale below. The dorsal fin base and upper portion of the head are both yellow. The caudal fin is yellow with a blue margin.
Habitat
It is a schooling species that is found in shallow waters, often under jetties and on rocky reefs, in depths to about 30 m.
Distribution
It is endemic to Australia, occurring in South Australia and southern Western Australia.
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.
References
- 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.
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
- Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433.