The Australian bandfish (Cepola australis) is a saltwater fish of the family Cepolidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The Australian bandfish is a bandfish (Cepolidae) from coastal waters of southern Australia. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a strongly elongate, ribbon-shaped, orange-red body with a long, continuous dorsal and anal fin. As a bottom-dweller it lives in a self-dug vertical burrow in sand and mud bottoms, from which it protrudes its forebody to snap at passing zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Australian bandfish?
The Australian bandfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Australian bandfish live?
The Australian bandfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Australian bandfish get?
The Australian bandfish grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.
Is the Australian bandfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Australian bandfish is harmless to humans.
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