One-Spot Puller Silver Sweep

Red Morwong

# 9

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata
Class: Osteichthyes Subclass: Actinopterygii - Bony Fishes
Order: Perciformes Family: Cheilodactylidae - Morwongs
Genus: Cheilodactylus Species: C. fuscus
Habitat: Coastal rocky reefs 0 to 30m deep
Distribution: Eastern Bass Strait, Vic to Hervey Bay, Qld
Maximum Size: Length to 650 mm
Notes: The most common of the Morwongs and often the most abundant species on many reefs. Often speared because of their abundance, slow movement and size. Rarely caught on a hook.
Image Location: Bonny Reef, off Bonny Hills
Image ID Number: P2170009 in folder: AA
Reference: Edgar page: 470, Kuiter page: