Image Bank - Fishes
Luderick
Reference |
IB2056 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Nibblers - GIRELLIDAE |
Common Name |
Luderick |
Scientific Name |
Girella tricuspidata |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Nibblers occur in small groups or individually and are herbivorous, feeding on a variety of benthic algae. The Luderick is a popular angling target in south-eastern Australia, growing to a maximum length of about 50 cm. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |