Leopard wirrah

Acanthistius pardalotus

Endemic to the west coast of Australia

Temperate
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Oceania
Medium
Temperate fish

Acanthistius pardalotus, also known as the leopard wirrah, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Serranidae, the groupers and sea basses. Found in the Eastern Indian Ocean, it is endemic to the west coast of Australia. The fish gets up to 37.0 centimetres (14.6 in) in length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Anthiadidae
Genus: Acanthistius
Maximum length: 37 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to the west coast of Australia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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