What's been spotted lately around the country?

Hyporthodus octofasciatus (Eightbar grouper)

A very young specimen so identification is 99% certain

Depth	2m

The sighting

Spotted by	Georgia Poyner
Region	New South Wales
Sighted on	12 Apr 2017

This sighting has been reviewed and verified. This is a great sighting of very young specimen of what is usually a deepwater species. Recording the depth of sighting would be useful.

David Welch

C2O Fisheries

Why is this sighting important?

Data deficient

What's been spotted lately around the country?

Hyporthodus octofasciatus (Eightbar grouper)

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