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Zebra Fish

Scientific Name: Girella zebra

Description: Often in schools, Zebra Fish are regularly seen around the reefs and over sandy patches in the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary where they move through areas searching for food.

Zebra Fish have flattened teeth and is mainly a herbivore, feeding on seaweeds, but it will also feed on benthic invertebrates.

Zebra Fish have a white body with 9-10 vertical stripes and pale yellow fins.

Type: Bony Fish
Where to find: Subtidal Reefs
Size: 54cm