Stripey, Microcanthus strigatus (Cuvier 1831)


Other Names: Eastern Stripey, Footballer, Western Stripey

A Stripey, Microcanthus strigatus, at Jurien Bay, Western Australia. Source: T. Cooper / Reef Life Survey. License: CC BY Attribution

Summary:
A bright yellow deep-bodied fish with a rounded dorsal profile, oblique black stripes along the side extending onto the dorsal and anal fins, and a black stripe from the forehead to just behind the eye.

Cite this page as:
Bray, D.J. 2019, Microcanthus strigatus in Fishes of Australia, accessed 13 Nov 2020, http://136.154.202.208/home/species/525

Quick Facts


CAAB Code:37361005

Depth:0-50 m

Habitat:Reef associated

Max Size:18 cm TL

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