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Rock Blackfish
Girella elevata
Girella elevata, the rock blackfish or black drummer is a species of sea chub native to coastal waters, around 25 metres (82 ft) depth, from Australia to New Zealand. This species can reach a length of 62 centimetres (24 in) SL. It is a highly sought after target of recreational fishermen due to its reputation as a brutally tough fighter when hooked (hence its other moniker, pig) and fine eating qualities. Because its preferred habitat is in the...
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 493100.