Australian fish?

[Bectan01]

Caught this guy in port Phillip bay, we put him back but anyone know what it is? Was about 30cm...

 

[Tony Gill]

It's a ruddy gurnard perch (Neosebastes scorpaenoides). There is a website devoted to identification of Port Phillip Bay fishes. I'll track down the link for it and post it for you.

Tony

 

[Tony Gill]

Just took a look at the website, and it's not quite as comprehensive as I thought. It's also a little tricky to navigate unless you already have a rough idea of the fish species. Anyway, it might prove useful for future identifications: Port Phillip Bay Taxonomy Toolkit.

Tony

 

[Tony Gill]

Here's another website, also by Museum Victoria people: Scorpionfishes and their allies: Museum Victoria.

Tony

 

[Bectan01]

Thank you Tony, I knew you would know what kind it was!

 

[Tony Gill]

Glad I could help.

Tony