Bullrout (species: Notesthes robusta) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Notesthes robusta
Bullrout


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Scorpaeniformes
Family Tetrarogidae
Genus Notesthes
Species Notesthes robusta
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Colours

         

Distinguishing features

The body is covered with small scales, but the head is scaleless. Its colouration is variable from pale yellowish to dark brown, with blotches and marbling of dark brown, red-brown, grey, or black. These markings sometimes form broad, irregular bands. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 30 cm and averaging 20 cm (Total length)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Bullrout (Notesthes robusta)

Distribution and habitat preferences

It lives in tidal estuaries and slow-flowing streams in eastern Australia, from Southern New South Wales to northern Queensland, Australia. (Wikipedia)

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