australian fish id needed

[scottg]

Photographed in shallow water in Australia.. even the general type of fish would be useful

[smb2]

I'm guessing a Lord Howe Butterfly.
Amphichaetodon howensis
Although they are supposed to be a deep water butterfly.

[DevilDiver]

I agree with smb2.

Found along the east coast of Australia, around Lord Howe Island, and down the east coast of Northland in New Zealand, at depths of between 10 and 150 m

[scottg]

thanks guys, but I've positively identified it as a Moonlighter, Tilodon sexfasciatus - with the help of an Australian

Scott

[DevilDiver]

Good job!

O well, I found some cool Australian fish ID sites in the process.

[smb2]

http://www.scuba-equipment-usa.com/mari ... us%29.html

Well there you have it

[Fishtracker]

Hi Guys,
First time here on the forum. This fish is actually an adult Moonlighter. It is closely related to the butterflyfishes but belongs to the Mado family.
Rob & Sue from Australia.