Long-rayed weed whiting
📖 Overview
Long-rayed weed whiting (Siphonognathus radiatus), first described by Quoy & Gaimard, 1834 is a medium-sized fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 18 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Labridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Long-rayed weed whiting is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Long-rayed weed whiting is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 18 m . Subtropical; 32°S - 42°S Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Fisherman Islands, Western Australia to Portland, Victoria; including the Furneaux Group and the Tamar River Estuary in northern Tasmania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Long-rayed weed whiting.
🔍 Similar Species
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