Kyphosidae

Eastern footballer

Atypichthys latus

Black and pale bands march toward yellow fins

• Temperate
• Southern Hemisphere
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Pacific Ocean
• Oceania
• Medium
• Temperate fish

The mado (Atypichthys latus), in New Zealand, or stripy or eastern footballer in Australia, is a species of ray-finned fish found in inshore waters around southern Australia and the north eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand to depths of about 60 m (200 ft), off headlands and offshore islands. This species can reach a length of 30 cm (12 in), though most do not exceed 20 cm (7.9 in). This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.