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False Kelpfish

Sebastiscus marmoratus

Also known as: Dusky Stingfish, Japanese Stingfish, Marbled Rockfish, Ocean Perch, Rock Perch, Sea Perch, Sea Ruffe, Stingfish

VenomousKeep your distance
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Adult
@Jimmy · Box head NSW, Australia · October 20131 / 3
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Overview

Found close to shore, on rocky bottoms, of lagoons and seaward reefs.

These fish are related to Scorpionfish, they have venomous glands in their pelvic, dorsal and anal fins.

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How to identify

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Pacific
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Found close to shore, on rocky bottoms, of lagoons and seaward reefs.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderPerciformes
    5. familySebastidae
    6. genusSebastiscus
    7. speciesSebastiscus marmoratus (Cuvier, 1829)

    SourcesWoRMSFishBase

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