Sea Sweep (species: Scorpis aequipinnis) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Scorpis aequipinnis
Sea Sweep


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©Julian Finn / Museum Victoria: Sea Sweep (Scorpis aequipinnis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Kyphosidae
Genus Scorpis
Species Scorpis aequipinnis

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 61 cm (TL) - applies to More commonly around 40cm TL.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is found on rocky reefs in coastal waters. It is a schooling species that is seen in small aggregations to large schools, well above the seabed. Also found on offshore and deepwater rocky reefs.

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