The Western wirrah is a robust marine fish characterized by its mottled brown and yellow body with serrated fins. It inhabits rocky reefs and coastal waters, typically found at depths of 30-150 feet. This species primarily feeds on crustaceans and small fish. It grows up to 24 inches and weighs around 10 pounds, exhibiting solitary and territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Western wirrah
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