What's been spotted in Tasmania?

Dusky morwong

Dactylophora nigricans

What a cool fish! I saw it while I was snorkeling, even though the water was freezing!!

Weight 2.000kg
Depth 7m
Dactylophora nigricans

About this species

The morwong family have lovely large rubbery lips, are slow moving and often have an elongated or several elongated sections on their pectoral fins (the ones on the side). The Dusky morwong, the largest in this family, is not as nice to eat as some of the others. Read more…

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