Bluelined Hulafish, Trachinops brauni Allen 1977


Other Names: Blue-lined Hulafish, Blue-lined Prettyfin, Brauns Hulafish, Braun's Hulafish

Bluelined Hulafish, Trachinops brauni. Source: Rudie H. Kuiter / Aquatic Photographics. License: Rights: All rights reserved

Summary:
A small dark bluish hulafish with an iridescent pale blue stripe below the dorsal fin and a white underside.

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Dianne J. Bray, Trachinops brauni in Fishes of Australia, accessed 29 Mar 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/4609

Bluelined Hulafish, Trachinops brauni Allen 1977

References


Allen, G.R. 1977. A revision of the plesiopid fish genus Trachinops, with the description of a new species from Western Australia. Records of the Western Australian Museum 5(1): 59-72 figs 1-2

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. 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:37316016

Depth:2-35 m

Habitat:Reef associated

Max Size:8 cm TL

Native:Endemic

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