Western wirrah
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore . Benthic . Neither opercular spine nor anterolateral glandular grooves with venom gland is present .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Western wirrah is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Western wirrah is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Western wirrah is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Western wirrah is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory. Temperate; 28°S - 39°S, 112°E - 155°E South Australia).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Western Wirrah |
| 🏳️Catalan | Nero austral |
| 🌍CES | kanic pilovitý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Garoupa-do-oeste |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 寬帶刺鮨 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plectropoma serratum | Cuvier | 1828 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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