| Habitat: Reef crests, slopes and drop-offs to 20m |
| Distribution: Widespread Indo-Pacific, broadly the west Pacific to east Africa |
| Maximum Size: Length to 120 mm |
| Notes: Juveniles commonly found as far south as Montague Island. This is the most common of the Seaperch species found along the NSW coast. Popular in aquariums. Often seen feeding on zooplankton in the water column. |
| Image Location: Mermaid Reef, south of Diamond Head, north of Crowdy Head. |
| Image ID Number: PB250065 in folder: F |
| Reference: Kuiter page: 139 |
