Image: 5.5 mm Flexion Larva of Achoerodus viridis

5.5 mm long flexion larva of a Blue Groper, Achoerodus viridis, from NSW coastal waters. Note coiling gut; dotted oval ventral to gut anteriorly represents a thickening that is apparently the pelvic-fin base (I.33912-016).

Illustrator:

J.M. Leis and inked by S. Bullock

Rights:

© Australian Museum

Last Updated: 2 September 2010