About Tilodon sexfasciatus (Richardson, 1842)
Tilodon sexfasciatus, commonly known as the moonlighter, is a species of marine ray-finned fish that belongs to the family Microcanthidae. This species is endemic to southern Australia. Adult moonlighters live on rocky reefs at depths down to 120 meters (390 feet), while juveniles inhabit much shallower waters in coves and estuaries. This fish can grow to a total length of 40 centimeters (16 inches). It is commercially important and is also sold in the aquarium trade. Tilodon sexfasciatus is the only known member of the monotypic genus Tilodon.
