Larval Eastern Pomfred Schuettea scalaripinnis (Steindachner,
1866) The Eastern Pomfred occur in schools on inshore rocky
reefs from depths of 10 to 30 m. D V, 28-30, A III, 28-32, P1
14-18, P2 I, 5, C 17, V 24 Endemic to temperate eastern
Australia from Bargara, (Qld 24°49'S) to Montague Is. (NSW
36°15'S). Occur in schools on inshore rocky reefs from depths of
10 to 30 m. Adults are characterised by a deep rhomboid shaped
silver body that is yellow dorsally with a dark bar from the
nape to pectoral-fin base and with yellow dorsal, caudal and
anal fins. Maximum size 20 cm. (Hutchins & Swainston 1986,
Kuiter 1993). - 9-12 + 12-16 = 24-25 myomeres - Dorsal-fin count
V, 28-30 - Long dorsal and anal fin-bases - Pelvic fins absent
until 6.3 mm when buds form - Series of 3-5 small melanophores
ventrally along tail in flexion and postflexion larvae Body
moderate in preflexion larvae (BD 31-35%), becoming slightly
deeper in flexion and postflexion larvae (BD 34-39%). Head is
moderate to large (HL 33-39%). Body depth