Green Jobfish

Interesting Info

• The Green Jobfish is a species of fish found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, including the northern coast of Australia. This includes Western Australia to northern New South Wales.
• They have a distinctive appearance with an elongated, compressed body shape, and a deep, laterally compressed head. They have a prominent lower jaw and a large, slightly oblique mouth with sharp, pointed teeth. The body is typically olive-green in colour with a silvery sheen and has a series of irregular vertical bars along the sides.
• Green Jobfish are carnivorous, opportunistic predators and will eat a variety of prey species depending on their availability, including small fish, crustaceans, squid, and cuttlefish.
• They are known for their powerful swimming ability and are capable of reaching high speeds when hunting or evading predators.
• Green Jobfish are believed to spawn in deep offshore waters during the warmer months of the year. Females are known to produce large numbers of small, pelagic eggs, which are fertilised externally by the male. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae drift in the open ocean before settling in shallow, coastal waters.
• Green Jobfish are known to be slow-growing and long-lived, and it can take several years for individuals to reach maturity and begin breeding.
• Estimates of lifespan are up to 25 years.