White-ear
Parma microlepis

These are regularly seen (in small numbers - individuals) on 20m+ reefs around Barwon Heads.
Depth | 22m |
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About this species
The most distinguishing mark is a silvery-white blotch where an ear may be on a fish if fish had ears....it is actually on its gill cover or opercle. Otherwise the fish is brownish-black, although the juveniles of the species are colourful. Larger adults may have blue dots on the tail. Log the white-ear if you spot south of St Helens. Read more…