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.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Freshwater Sunfishes and Allies
Family: Kyphosidae
Genus: Tilodon
Maximum length: 40 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.

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