Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

species: Unidentified monacanthid 2
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Sun, 5 Jan 2020 12:00:00

Location details

  • Lizard Island, Queensland

  • Watson's Bay, off Chinaman's Ridge, away from reef

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 12 m and 15 metres.

Details about the specimens

  • 4 specimens. (accurate to within 1)
  • specimens alive when found.
  • specimens alive at end of the observation process.
  • specimens left in natural environment.
  • The record does not indicate whether reproduction was occurring.

Saw about 4 solitary individuals all about the same size (2 cm) during an 80 minute dive.

Supporting photos