Southern Fanfish, Pteraclis velifera (Pallas 1769)


Other Names: Fanfish, Wing Fish

An illustration of a Southern Fanfish, Pteraclis velifera. Source: FAO / EOL. License: CC BY Attribution-Noncommercial

Summary:


Video of a Fanfish caught offshore north of Port Macquarie, New South Wales. Although identified as Pteraclis aesticola, the pale markings on the dorsal and anal fins are diagnostic for the Fanfish.

Cite this page as:
Dianne J. Bray, Pteraclis velifera in Fishes of Australia, accessed 29 Mar 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/410

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