Image Bank - Fishes
King George Whiting,Swimming
Reference |
IB1716 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Whitings - SILLAGINIDAE |
Common Name |
King George Whiting,Swimming |
Scientific Name |
Sillaginoides punctata |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The King George Whiting is one of the largest species, reaching a maximum length of about 70 cm. Juvenile King George Whitings inhabit seagrass beds and shallow inshore waters, while larger adults move into deeper waters down to 200 m. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |