Morwong fuscus (Castelnau, 1879)
Red morwong
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Latridae (Trumpeters)
Max. size:  65 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 30 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: eastern Australia and northeastern New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults found on exposed rocky reefs down to about 30 m; juveniles on coastal reefs, amongst algae.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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