Southern Roughy (species: Trachichthys australis) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
Sydney Marine Life > Actinopterygii > Beryciformes > Trachichthys australis (gallery)
Trachichthys australis
Southern Roughy


©John Turnbull: Southern Roughy (Trachichthys australis), Jervis Bay

©John Turnbull: Southern Roughy (Trachichthys australis)

©John Turnbull: Southern Roughy (Trachichthys australis), Gordon's Bay, Sydney

show or add records

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Beryciformes
Family Trachichthyidae
Genus Trachichthys
Species Trachichthys australis

Show in taxonomy
Show field guides

Colours

                   

Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 15 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 1557 m

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Generally inhabit the deeps (Fishbase)

Behaviour

When disturbed, it can produce a milky noxious liquid that disables predators. (John Turnbull)

Web resources