Eastern Fortescue

Centropogon Australis
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameCentropogon Australis
Other namesFortesque, Fortie, Southern Bullrout, Southern Fortesque
SizeUp to 14 cm (5.5 in)
WeightUp to 8 g (.017 lb)
FamilyFortescue/Waspfish / Tetrarogidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, sand & seagrass areas of inlets, bays & estuaries
Eastern Fortescue Distribution