Whitley's Gurnard Perch
NameWhitley's Gurnard Perch
Scientific NameNeosebastes whitleyi
Common NamesWhitley's Gurnard Perch, Whitley's Scorpionfish, Whitley's Rockfish
FamilyNeosebastidae
OriginWestern Pacific, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)15
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Large Lionfish (with caution), Other large, robust, and aggressive marine fish
Description
Whitley's Gurnard Perch is a camouflaged, predatory marine fish characterized by its large head, prominent eyes, and venomous dorsal spines. It is an ambush predator that typically inhabits rocky or sandy bottoms in its native Australian waters. Due to its venom and predatory nature, it is considered an expert-level aquarium species.
