Highfin Veilfin

Interesting Info

• Highfin Veilfins can be found along the northern and western coastlines of Australia, from Western Australia, the Northern Territory to Queensland.
• Their bodies are generally silver or grey, and they can exhibit a brilliant sheen when light reflects off their scales. They have a tall dorsal fin, from which they get their name “Highfin”.
• Highfin Veilfins are omnivorous, feeding on both planktonic organisms and small crustaceans.
• They are often found in small schools, especially during their juvenile stage.
• Predators of the Highfin include larger fish and marine predators such as sharks.
• The Highfin Veilfin tends to spawn during the warmer months, with breeding generally peaking in the late spring to early summer.
• They lay eggs which attach to rocky surfaces or seabed plants. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae will drift with the currents for a while before settling down.
• Their estimated average lifespan is between 6 – 8 years.