Reasonably common on reefs along the west coast but not often sighted because of the cave-dwelling habits. Juveniles occasionally found in rock pools. Best identified by the 13 dorsal fin spines and leopard-like colour pattern (base colour greyish-green under water, turning dark brown after death.) WA only, from Cape Leeuwin to Coral Bay. They grow to 3kgs and have a 2 star rating for eating. Taken from Bob's bible The Marine and Estuarine Fishes of South-Western Australia. Hope that helps.
Mitta79
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Bait stealing bastards!
They always pinch ya best bait that is intended for a mulloway. As for a name I just call them shitties.
Terry
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wirrah
I reckon it's a Western Wirrah
throw em back.......
roberta
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Leopard Perch
Reasonably common on reefs along the west coast but not often sighted because of the cave-dwelling habits. Juveniles occasionally found in rock pools. Best identified by the 13 dorsal fin spines and leopard-like colour pattern (base colour greyish-green under water, turning dark brown after death.) WA only, from Cape Leeuwin to Coral Bay. They grow to 3kgs and have a 2 star rating for eating. Taken from Bob's bible The Marine and Estuarine Fishes of South-Western Australia. Hope that helps.
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tailor marc
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Caught a big one at eshed a
Caught a big one at eshed a while back
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western wirrah
western wirrah