Yellowhead Hulafish, Trachinops noarlungae Glover 1974


Other Names: Noarlunga Hulafish, Trachinops, Yellow-headed Hulafish, Yellow-headed Prettyfin

A Yellowhead Hulafish, Trachinops noarlungae, at Rapid Bay, Gulf St Vincent, South Australia. Source: David Teubner / www.daveharasti.com. License: All rights reserved

Summary:
A greyish hulafish with the top of head yellow, and a yellow tail with a blue margin. Yellowhead Hulafish form schools on coastal reefs, often near caves and large overhangs.

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Dianne J. Bray, Trachinops noarlungae in Fishes of Australia, accessed 29 Mar 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/4611

Yellowhead Hulafish, Trachinops noarlungae Glover 1974

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Distribution

Endemic to southern and southwestern Australia from the Gulf St Vincent, South Australia, to the Houtman Abrolhos, Western Australia. 
Commonly occurs in schools on coastal reefs, often near caves and overhangs. 

Species Citation

Trachinops noarlungae Glover, 1974, Marine Freshw. Fishes S. A.: 225, fig. Type locality: Port Noarlunga, SA. 

Author

Dianne J. Bray

Yellowhead Hulafish, Trachinops noarlungae Glover 1974

References


Glover, C.J.M. in Scott, T.D., Glover, C.J.M. & Southcott, R.V. 1974. The Marine and Freshwater Fishes of South Australia. Adelaide : Government Printer 392 pp.

Hutchins, J.B. & Swainston, R. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete field guide for anglers and divers. Perth : Swainston Publishing 180 pp.

Hutchins, J.B. & Thompson, M. 1983. The Marine and Estuarine Fishes of South-western Australia. Perth : Western Australian Museum 103 pp. 345 figs.

Kuiter, R.H. 1993. Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Bathurst : Crawford House Press 437 pp.

Kuiter, R.H. 1994. Family Plesiopidae. pp. 552-558 figs 490-495 in Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds). The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. Adelaide : State Printer 992 pp. 810 figs.

Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. A comprehensive reference for divers and fishermen. Sydney, NSW, Australia : New Holland Publishers xvii, 434 pp.

Kuiter, R.H. 2004. Basslets, Hamlets and their relatives. A comprehensive guide to selected Serranidae and Plesiopidae. Chorleywood, UK : TMC Publishing 1, 216 pp.

Mooi, R.D. 2008. Family Plesiopidae. pp.550-556 in Gomon. M.F., Bray, D.J. & Kuiter, R.H (eds). Fishes of Australia's Southern Coast. Sydney : Reed New Holland 928 pp.

Quick Facts


CAAB Code:37316017

Depth:2-30 m

Habitat:Reef associated

Max Size:15 cm TL

Native:Endemic

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