Argyrosomus japonicus Temmenick & Schegel 1844

jewfish, mulloway

Argyrosomus japonicus, jewfish, mulloway
Jewfish or Mulloway, Argyrosomus japonicus, is silver to brown depending on habitat. The caudal fin pointed in juveniles, upper half slightly concave in adults. There are distinctive pearly spots along lateral line. Jewfish is usually found in large schools
Argyrosomus japonicus, jewfish, mulloway
Distribution =  Exmouth south to Brisbane
Max size =  2m, 61kg, usually 1.5m
Family =  Sciaenidae