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Long-finned Perch
Caprodon longimanus (Günther, 1859)
Male (above) and female (below) Long-finned Perch caught on hook and line by S. Wilson at a depth between 100m and 150m, south-west of Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, December 2001. View larger image.
The Long-finned Perch has a long-based dorsal fin, and an emarginate (glossary) caudal fin. Its pointed pectoral fins are longer than the head (definition of head length).
Females are pink to red. Males are pinkish with yellow spots and a large dark blotch on the dorsal fin.
This species grows to 58cm in length.
The Long-finned Perch occurs in Australia, New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands. In Australia it is known from southern Queensland to southern New South Wales.
View a map of the collecting localities of specimens in the Australian Museum Fish Collection.
Further reading
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
- Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433.
- Kuiter, R.H. 2000. Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.
