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Kyphosus sydneyanus Gunter 1816
southern silver drummer
The southern silver drummer, Kyphosus sydneyanus, is silvery with black tail and a distinctive black spot below the pectoral fin base. It feeds mainly on algae and invertebrates.
Distribution = southern Australia, NSW to central WA
Max size = 75cms
Family = Kyphosidae - drummers