Splendid Perch (species: Callanthias australis) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Callanthias australis
Splendid Perch


©Rudie Kuiter: Splendid Perch (Callanthias australis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Callanthiidae
Genus Callanthias
Species Callanthias australis

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 49 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • From 15 m to 365 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Schooling species which seeks the cover of caves and crevices at night and when disturbed. Often found on rocky reefs in coastal waters (FishBase).

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