Goldenline Whiting

Interesting Info

• The Goldenline Whiting is a species of fish primarily found in the coastal waters of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and Queensland.
• They have a slender body shape, typically measuring up to 45 centimetres in length when fully grown. They are characterised by a distinctive golden-yellow stripe running along their lateral line.
• These fish primarily feed on small invertebrates, such as worms, crustaceans, and molluscs, which they find in the sandy substrate or near seagrass beds. Their elongated snout helps them probe and search for food.
• The species has adapted to tolerate a wide range of salinity levels, allowing them to inhabit both estuarine and coastal environments.
• These fish exhibit strong schooling behaviour, often forming large groups that swim together in coordinated movements. This schooling behaviour provides them with safety in numbers against potential predators.
• These fish inhabit shallow, sandy areas near the coast, including estuaries, bays, and beaches. They are often found in areas with seagrass beds.
• Goldenline Whiting spawn during the warmer months of the year, which can vary slightly depending on the region. They undertake a mass migration towards the ocean to release their eggs and sperm, which are then fertilised externally.
• The eggs are buoyant and drift in the water column until they hatch into larvae. The larvae undergo a period of development in the ocean before returning to coastal areas as juvenile fish.
• Their estimated average lifespan is between 5 – 7 years.