Herring cale
Olisthops cyanomelas
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A fish (wrasse family) endemic to southern and southeastern Australia, from surf-swept rocky shores with plenty of brown algae. It is the only member of its genus.
- Scientific name
- Olisthops cyanomelas
- Family
- Odacidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Odacidae
- Order
- Eupercaria/misc
- Synonyms
- Odax cyanomelas, Odax nebulosus, Olistherops brownii, Olistherops brunneus
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 35 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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