Animal Species:Bluefish, Girella cyanea (Macleay, 1881)
The Bluefish is found off the coast of New South Wales around offshore islands and reefs.
A Bluefish at Lord Howe Island
Geoff Kelly
© Geoff Kelly
Identification
The Bluefish can be recognised by its blue colouration with yellow spots. The blue changes to grey-green after death.
Size range
The species grows to 76 cm in length.
Distribution
The Bluefish is known from New South Wales marine waters.
Distribution by collection data
Biomaps map of Bluefish specimens in the Australian Museum collection.
Habitat
It is uncommon on the coast preferring offshore islands and reefs.
Classification
- Species:
- cyanea
- Genus:
- Girella
- Family:
- Kyphosidae
- Order:
- Perciformes
- Class:
- Actinopterygii
- Subphylum:
- Vertebrata
- Phylum:
- Chordata
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
References
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
- Roughley, T.C. 1916. Fishes of Australia and their Technology. Department of Education, New South Wales. Technical Education Series No. 21. Pp. 296.
Mark McGrouther
, Collection Manager, Ichthyology
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