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Mainly in brackish waters of estuaries and inlets, coastal rivers and tidal creeks, occasionally entering lower sections of freshwater streams (Ref. 44894). Juveniles inhabit protected bays and estuaries (Ref. 47715). Usually occurs singly or small groups, but may migrate in schools (Ref. 48635). Feeds on invertebrates, including worms, mollusks, crustaceans and echinoderms (Ref. 5213), and small fish (Ref. 3670). Protandrous hermaphrodite (Ref. 55367). A popular angling species, often caught with hook and line (Ref. 44894). The flesh is excellent. Sold fresh in markets.
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Ammolabrus dicrus Randall & Carlson, 1997 |
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Cryptocentrus strigilliceps (Jordan & Seale, 1906)
Target shrimp goby |
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Scarus niger Forsskål, 1775
Dusky parrotfish |
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Psenes arafurensis Günther, 1889
Banded driftfish |
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Pomacanthus sexstriatus (Cuvier, 1831)
Sixbar angelfish |