Glaucosoma hebraicum

Glaucosomatidae
West Australian Jewfish, Dhufish, Dhuie, Jewfish, Jewie, West Australian Jewfish, West Australian Pearl Perch, Western Jewfish, Westralian Jewfish
  • Glaucosoma hebraicum, Adult, Jurien Bay, WA, Photo: Antonia Cooper
    Glaucosoma hebraicum, Adult, Jurien Bay, WA, Photo: Antonia Cooper
  • Glaucosoma hebraicum, Juvenile, Jurien Bay, WA,
    Glaucosoma hebraicum, Juvenile, Jurien Bay, WA,
  • Glaucosoma hebraicum, Perth, WA, Photo: Tom Davis
    Glaucosoma hebraicum, Perth, WA, Photo: Tom Davis
Distribution
Localised
Description
Dark curved band through eye and wide, horizontal dark stripes which fade with age. The dorsal fin of adults tapers to a projecting point; juveniles have six black stripes along the body.   
Information
  • Max Size: 122 cm
  • Sea Temperature Range: 17.8-30.3°C
  • Depth: 1-200 m
  • Habitat: Coral Reef, Rocky Reef
Rarity
  • Threats: Exploitation
  • IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
  • Occurrence: Common (22% of sites)
    Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
  • Abundance: Solitary (1 per transect)
    Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
Edit by: GJ Edgar. 2008. Australian Marine Life. New Holland, Sydney
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