Description
Reference |
IB1038 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Sergeant Baker - AULOPIDAE |
Common Name |
Sergeant Baker |
Scientific Name |
Hime purpurissatus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The endemic Sergeant Baker is common on deeper rocky reefs and adjacent sandy areas along the southern coast of Australia, in waters down to about 250 m. It grows to around 70 cm in length. it feeds on molluscs, crustaceans and other fishes. Source : Swainston's Fishes of Australia. |
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