What's been spotted in New South Wales?

Dogtooth tuna

Gymnosarda unicolor

Juvenile Dogtooth tuna at South West Rocks

Weight 0.400kg
Depth 10m
Gymnosarda unicolor

About this species

"The dorsal surface is a vivid blue or black with a faint yellow line separating a silver body and underside. A distinctive wavy lateral line is visible along the rear half of the body. Two dorsal fins are apparent and the tail is forked with finlets extending forward to the anal and second dorsal fin. A large mouth containing pointed cone shaped teeth is also usually visible as the species regularly swims with its mouth ajar. Read more…

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