Marblefish

Aplodactylus arctidens

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The marblefish or southern seacarp, Aplodactylus arctidens, is a marblefish of the genus Aplodactylus

Body grey to greenish-brown with a variable pattern of pale marbling, reticulations and markings on the body and fins

This species can be confused with the Rock Cale (Aplodactylus lophodon) The colouration and markings on this species differs slightly and the tail normally lacks the spots and the head shape is slightly different.

Size

Their lengths are between 40 and 60 cm

Habitat

Inhabits shallow, weedy reefs

Distribution

Southeastern Australia, and around New Zealand

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

Bray, D.J. 2019, Aplodactylus arctidens in Fishes of Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Marblefish
Scientific name: Aplodactylus arctidens Richardson, 1839
Family: Aplodactylidae
Category: Sea Life › Fish
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Rules & Regulations

Check current size, bag and seasonal limits before taking this species.

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Also Known As

Seacarp
Southern Seacarp
Stinky Groper

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