Kyphosidae

Moonlighter

Tilodon sexfasciatus

Kyphosid Fish from Australian Waters

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Oceania
• Deep-bodied
• Medium
• Tropical fish

The moonlighter (Tilodon sexfasciatus), is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a member of the family Microcanthidae. It is endemic to southern Australia, where adults can be found on rocky reefs to depths of 120 m (390 ft). Juveniles are found in much shallower waters of coves and estuaries.