Red Morwong
Morwong fuscus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 30 m
- Max size: 65 cm
- For divers: safe
A morwong of exposed rocky reefs, the red morwong holds station on the bottom down to around thirty metres. The young shelter among algae on shallower coastal reefs before moving out to deeper rock as they grow to about sixty five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Latridae › Morwong
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1526241.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Morwong live?
- The Red Morwong (Morwong fuscus) is typically found at to 30 m.
- Is the Red Morwong dangerous to divers?
- The Red Morwong is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red Morwong get?
- The Red Morwong grows to about 65 cm.