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Southern Grubfish

Southern Grubfish

Parapercis australis

Small (5–20 cm)Snorkel-friendly

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Size: Small (5–20 cm)
Depth: Snorkel-friendly (≤5 m)
Habitat: Rocky bottom, Sand
Where to look: near the bottom
Safety: Harmless

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Species data sourced from iNaturalist, Atlas of Living Australia, and OBIS. Taxonomy verified by WoRMS.

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