Grey morwong
Nemadactylus douglasii
No. of sightings: 5
A well known NSW coastal reef species present from southern Queensland to Victoria. Adults are considered rare but present in the Bass Strait, around King Island.
These would be a good fish for kissing as they have big lips! Not recommended though. The adult morwong is very plain, no marking, blotches or patterns just a light silvery blue with blue tail fins. Juveniles will have a dark blotch on the side.
AKA: Blue Morwong or Great Perch
Family: CHEILODACTYLIDAE known as morwongs
Habitat: Reefs and sand
Size: under 80 cm
Image: G. Edgar
Log it: Log this species wherever it is spotted in Tasmanian waters.
