| Habitat: Coastal rocky reefs from 1m through to deep dropoffs to 130m. |
| Distribution: Eastern Victoria to Noosa Heads, Qld |
| Maximum Size: Length to 400 mm |
| Notes: Commonly caught by fishermen. Found in a wide range of habitats along the NSW coast. Able to change colouration to suit background. Large spines on head can inflict painful injury. |
| Image Location: Mermaid Reef, south of Diamond Head, north of Crowdy Head. |
| Image ID Number: PB250036 in folder: G |
| Reference: Edgar page: 428, Kuiter page: |
