Name: Stripy
Scientific Name: Microcanthus strigatus (Cuvier, 1831)
Family: Kyphosidae
Group: Bony fish
Class: Fish
Size: 11-25 cm.
The colours and patterns of the stripy vary according to its habitat. During the day, the adults may be found forming dense groups on the edges of reefs or in caves, while the young prefer more protected areas. During the mating season, they gather to spawn in pelagic waters. They feed on small crustaceans and algae.
Photo by:
Abílio Leitão
Oceanário Location
South Australian Fish
