Eastern wirrah
📖 Overview
Eastern wirrah (Acanthistius ocellatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 45 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Eastern wirrah is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eastern wirrah is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory. Temperate; 25°S - 39°S, 147°E - 161°E Southwest Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Boot · Eastern Wirrah · Meat Wirrah · Mother-in-law Fish · Peppermint Cod · Wirrah · Wirrah Cod |
| 🏳️Catalan | Nero llimona |
| 🌍CES | kanic východoaustralský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Garoupa-do-leste |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 睛斑刺鮨 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plectropoma cyanostigma | Günther | 1859 | Synonym |
| Plectropoma myriaster | Steindachner | 1866 | Synonym |
| Plectropoma ocellatum | Günther | 1859 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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