What's been spotted lately around the country?

Chaetodon speculum (Ovalspot Butterflyfish)

Oval Spot Butterflyfish probably delivered on the Leeuwin current

Depth	16m

The sighting

Spotted by	Martin Crossley
Region	Western Australia
Sighted on	22 Feb 2026

This sighting has been reviewed and verified

Glenn Moore

WA Museum

Why is this sighting important?

Potential range-extension

Recent sightings in this region

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