Key Identification Features
- Cheilodactylus spectabilis, commonly called red moki (or banded morwong in Australia), is a distinctively marked fish.
- Rare individual red moki are plain reddish brown, with no bands or only indistinct bands.
- There is a distinct brighter white area below the eyes on the front portion of the body, plus a row of five white spots that runs along the lateral line.
- However, each species appears to occupy a distinct dietary niche, which reduces interspecific competition for food.
For instant identification in the field, use the iNature app — AI-powered, works offline.
