Upeneichthys lineatus, blue-lined goatfish

Upeneichthys lineatus Bloch & Schneider 1801

blue-lined goatfish

Pictured left is a juvenile Blue-lined Goatfish, Upeneichthys lineatus. The colouration of this species is very variable ranging from almost white to bright red.
Distribution = Endemic, southern Qld to eastern Victoria 
Max size =  30cms
Family =   Mullidae - goatfishes