Sunday 28 October 2012

Hussar

Hussar

The hussar is a bright pink, with a yellow band along the lateral line.  The caudal fin is pink.  It is a member of the perch family and it's flesh is firm and very good eating. The Hussar is a tropical fish and reef-dweller.  It is a particularly strong swimmer and is found from the Queensland/New South Wales border, north to Rockhampton. The Hussar grows to a length of 46cm, although average fish are around 2-3 kg. Habitat: Saltwater and estuarine. Often caught near reefs, but some species more common on offshore trawling grounds.

Hussar

Hussar

Hussar

Hussar

Hussar

Hussar

Hussar

Hussar

Hussar


Hussar


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