Half-banded seaperch
Hypoplectrodes maccullochi
No. of sightings: 10
Known from northern New South Wales to the north and north-east of Tasmania (Bicheno). Sightings have been made at Maria Island.
This fish is dark brown across its back with a pink middle and light pink underbelly. It also has distinct thin light bands vertically down its body that appear to fade mid way down - and hence its name. Has a white dot on its ear - or opercle.
Family: SERRANIDAE known as rock cods.
Habitat: Reef
Size: Around 20cm
Image: G. Edgar
Log It: Log it if you spot it south of Bicheno.
