Description

Also known as Black-barred Morwong, Flagfish, Morwong, Spot-tail Morwong, White-spot-tail Morwong, Whitetail Morwong.

Found singly, or in pairs, over coral and rocky faces and slopes, of reefs.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 45cm
Depth - 1-15m
Widespread Pacific Ocean

Morwongs are found in cool tropical to temperate waters.
They feed by taking mouthfuls of sand and filter benthic invertebrates through their gill raker's.
At night they hide in crevices and under rocks. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/6586