About Nemadactylus valenciennesi (Whitley, 1937)
Nemadactylus valenciennesi is a large species of morwong that reaches a maximum total length of 90 cm (35 in). Its overall body color is silvery blue, with yellow tints along its flanks. A pattern of bright blue and yellow lines forms around its eyes. It has thick, fleshy lips and one very elongated pectoral fin ray. Juvenile individuals have several yellow horizontal lines across the body and a black blotch on the flank; these markings fade and become vague as the fish grows larger. The maximum recorded weight of this species is 11.36 kg (25.0 lb). Nemadactylus valenciennesi is endemic to the waters of southern Australia, ranging from Lancelin, Western Australia to Wooli, New South Wales, and also occurs around northern Tasmania. It inhabits offshore rocky reefs at depths between 40 and 240 m (130 and 790 ft).
