Eastern Kelpfish Maori Wrasse

Eastern Blue Groper

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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata
Class: Osteichthyes Subclass: Actinopterygii - Bony Fishes
Order: Perciformes Family: Labridae - Wrasses
Genus: Achoerodus Species: A. viridis
Habitat: Exposed coastal rocky reefs to 40m
Distribution: Wilsons Prom, Victoria to Hervey Bay, Qld
Maximum Size: Length to 1000 mm
Notes: Often inquisitive and follow divers. Protected species in NSW from spear fishing.
Image Location: Bonny Reef, off Bonny Hills
Image ID Number: P2170012 in folder: AB
Reference: Edgar page: 474, Kuiter page: