Western Wirrah
Acanthistius serratus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
A stocky, mottled fish of shallow inshore reefs off western Australia, the wirrah rests on the bottom among rocks. It lacks the venom that some of its relatives carry.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Acanthistius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278728.
FAQ
- Is the Western Wirrah dangerous to divers?
- The Western Wirrah is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Western Wirrah get?
- The Western Wirrah grows to about 50 cm.