Eastern wirrah

Acanthistius ocellatus

Anthiadid Fish in Southwest Pacific

Temperate
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Medium
Temperate fish

Acanthistius ocellatus, also known as the eastern wirrah, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Serranidae, the groupers and sea basses. The species is native to the southwestern portion of the Pacific Ocean.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Anthiadidae
Genus: Acanthistius
Maximum length: 45 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Southwest Pacific.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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