Girella zebra
Girella zebra (Richardson, 1846)
Zebra fish
Girella zebra
photo by Cook, D.C.


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Family:  Girellidae (Nibblers)
Max. size:  34 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: From south-western Australia to New South Wales and Tasmania.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow rocky reefs, sandy and weedy flats; also in estuaries. Feeds on algae.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 November 2023 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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