The Sergeant baker (Latropiscis purpurissatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Aulopidae that grows up to 60 cm.
Description
The sergeant baker is a bottom fish of the family Aulopidae from the temperate waters around southern Australia. The species grows to about 60 cm and has an elongate, reddish to brown mottled body with large eyes and a large mouth; males have conspicuously elongated front dorsal-fin rays. It is a temperate, benthic species of rocky reefs and soft bottoms on the continental shelf. As an ambush predator it often sits motionless on the bottom and seizes small fishes and crustaceans. The sergeant baker is a valued angling fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sergeant baker?
The Sergeant baker has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly red-orange and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Sergeant baker live?
The Sergeant baker lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Sergeant baker get?
The Sergeant baker grows to a maximum of about 60 cm.
Is the Sergeant baker dangerous to humans?
No, the Sergeant baker is harmless to humans.
Is the Sergeant baker edible?
Yes, the Sergeant baker is commonly eaten.
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