Acanthistius ocellatus
Eastern Wirrah
©John Turnbull: Eastern Wirrah (Acanthistius ocellatus) is also known as the "old boot" due to it's unpleasant taste. Fairy Bower
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Perciformes
Family
Serranidae
Genus
Acanthistius
Species
Acanthistius ocellatus
Colours
Distinguishing features
Distinguishing features still need to be specified.
Size
- Up to 45 cm (Length of specimen)
Depth range
- From 0 m to 100 m
Synonyms
Distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
Shallow rocky reefs, caves, overhangs. Juveniles are sometimes found in rock pools. (OzAnimals)
