Australian Fish

Interesting Info The Yellow Crested Weedfish is a endemic species, native to the coastal waters of Australia and can be found along most southern coasts. Including Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and up through New South Wales. They are a…

Interesting Info The Southern Crested Weedfish are native to the southern coast of Australia, including regions such as Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and parts of Western Australia. They have a distinct appearance characterised by a slender, elongated body with a…

Interesting Info Johnston’s Weedfish is endemic to Australia and is commonly found along the southern coastline, primarily inhabiting the eastern shores of Tasmania and extending northwards along the South Australian and Victorian coastlines. They have a slender elongated body, resembling…

Interesting Info Smallscale Tubeshoulder are a deep sea fish found in the offshore waters of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania. They are a smaller, slender fish with a greyish and brown body. The specific diet of Smallscale Tubeshoulder’s…

Interesting Info Spangled Tubeshoulder are a deep sea species found in the offshore waters of southern Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales. They are a small, slender fish with a dark brown to blackish body, covered…

Interesting Info Tusked Silverside are a species of fish typically found in Queensland in shallower waters amongst reef or in brackish water estuaries. They are a small, slender fish with a somewhat transparent body. Their name comes from the tusk-like…

Interesting Info The Common Veilfin or Spinyfin Velifer as they are also known as, are commonly found along the southern coast of Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia. They are often…

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…

Interesting Info The Southern Velvetfish is native to Australian waters along the southern coasts of the country. Including Shark Bay in Western Australia, parts of South Australia, Victoria and northern areas of Tasmania. The Southern Velvetfish features a mottled, velvety…

Interesting Info The Highfin Velvetfish is a unique species exclusively found around Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea of the coast of New South Wales. This species features different colourations based on the reefs and rocks they inhabit. Their…

Interesting Info Darkfin Velvetfish are a deeper water fish found along the coast of northern and eastern Australia. Including Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and southern Queensland. They have thick, velvety skin and a lateral line with knobs and filaments….

Interesting Info Threefin Velvetfish are a species of reef fish found along the coast of Queensland, particularly the Great Barrier Reef. They are typically found in the shallow reef waters amongst sand and rubble. There are reports of them in…

Interesting Info Bearded Velvetfish are a species of reef fish found along the coast of Western Australia. They are typically found in the shallow reef waters from Perth up to Shark Bay. Masterfully camouflaged with varying colours, they can adapt…

Interesting Info Tripod Spiderfish are the stilt masters of the deep. They are found off the continental slope and abyssal plains of Eastern Australia and Tasmania, in addition to sightings in Western Australia. The Tripod Spiderfish earns its name from…