Animal Species:Eastern Hulafish, Trachinops taeniatus Günther,
1861 The Eastern Hulafish's name describes its exaggerated
swimming movements. It is common in New South Wales. The Eastern
Hulafish has an elongate body and distinctive colour pattern.
The caudal fin of young fish is rounded, but the centre rays
become longer in adults. The common name comes from the Eastern
Hulafish's exaggerated swimming movements. The species grows to
10 cm in length. The Eastern Hulafish occurs from southern
Queensland to eastern Victoria. It is common in New South Wales.
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species
based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums.
Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of
Living Australia. Distribution by collection data It is commonly
observed schooling on rocky reefs. Feeding and Diet It feeds on
zooplankton. - Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of
Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers.
Swainston Publishi