The Australian mado is a small, schooling fish found in coastal waters and rocky reefs. It typically measures around 6 inches long and weighs up to 0.5 pounds. Recognizable by its silver and yellow-striped body, it feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Known for its social behavior, it often forms large, active schools. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Australian mado
Randwick City coastal waters
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Australian mado
Wollongong Harbour and Belmore Basin
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Australian mado
Northern Beaches coastal waters
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Australian mado
Sutherland Shire coastal waters
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Australian mado
Sutherland Shire coastal waters
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