Habitat
These small fish are found in tidal pools or shallow coastal reefs right around Tasmania. They are poor swimmers and tend to lay inconspicuously in red seaweeds rolling backwards and forwards with the swells. Active at night when they hunt for food.
Fishing information
An uncommon capture, more likely to be in a gillnet than on rod and line. Sometimes seen by divers.
Handling
These fish have venomous spines so handling should be minimal.