Acanthistius ocellatus – Eastern Wirrah
Acanthistius ocellatus was officially described by Günther in 1859. This species belongs to the Serranidae family, also called sea bass or sawfish.
Description
Acanthistius ocellatus can reach a total length of about 45 centimeters. The body is dark yellow/brown in color with small black dots all over it. The fins are dark brown with a small light blue edge. During the night they hide in deep cracks and crevices of the reef. In one of the pictures you can see one hanging upside down among the reef.
Origin
Acanthistius ocellatus inhabits the east coast of Australia and mainly lives along the reefs between which it hides and hunts.
Diet
This Grouper mainly feeds on other fish.
The aquarium
For a normal home aquarium, this species is not suitable. They grow too large for this.
Author
John de Lange
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