Rock Ling, Genypterus tigerinus Klunzinger 1872
Other Names: Ling, Rockling, Tiger Ling
Rock Ling, Genypterus tigerinus. Source: Rudie H. Kuiter / Aquatic Photographics. License: All rights reserved
Summary:
A motttled greyish ling, with prominent dark spots or blotches, broadly banded or spotted pectoral fins, pale pelvic fins, and blackish dorsal, anal and caudal fins with a narrow margin. Large adults are almost black.
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Rock Ling, Genypterus tigerinus Klunzinger 1872
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Distribution |
Jervis Bay, New South Wales, to Garden Island, Western Australia, including Tasmania. Adults shelter in caves and crevices during the day, while juveniles are often seen in seagrass beds. |
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Features |
Dorsal fin 144-157; Anal fin 107-117; Caudal fin 9; Pectoral fin 21-22; Pelvic fin 1. Body long, slender with long-based dorsal and anal fins continuous with the pointed tail. Mouth large, terminal, upper jaw extending beyond eye; a single feeler-like pelvic fin arising below middle of eye on each side; pectoral fins small; scales minute, smooth, embedded in skin. |
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Fisheries |
Considered good eating, although overfished in some areas along the coast. |
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Species Citation |
Genypterus tigerinus Klunzinger 1872, Archiv für Naturgeschichte 38(1): 39. Type locality: Hobson's Bay, Victoria. |
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Author |
Bray, D.J. |
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Rock Ling, Genypterus tigerinus Klunzinger 1872
References
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Gomon, M.F. 1994. Families Ophidiidae, Bythitidae, Carapidae. pp. 365-375 figs 326-335 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.
Gomon, M.F. 2008. Family Ophidiidae. pp. 352-355 in Gomon, M.F., Bray, D.J. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds). Fishes of Australia's Southern Coast. Sydney : Reed New Holland 928 pp.
Hutchins, J.B. & Swainston, R. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete field guide for anglers and divers. Perth : Swainston Publishing 180 pp.
Klunzinger, C.B. 1872. Zur Fische-fauna von Süd Australien. Archiv für Naturgeschichte 38(1): 17-47 pl. 2
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