Girella elevata

Girella elevata
FMIB 36163 Girella elevata, Macleay
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Kyphosidae
Genus: Girella
Species: G. elevata
Binomial name
Girella elevata

Girella elevata, the rock blackfish or black drummer is a species of sea chub native to coastal waters, around 25 metres (82 ft) depth, from Australia to New Zealand.[1] This species can reach a length of 62 centimetres (24 in) SL.[2] It is a highly sought after target of recreational fishermen due to its reputation as a brutally tough fighter when hooked (hence its other moniker, pig) and fine eating qualities.[3] Because its preferred habitat is in the white-wash around rocky outcrops immediately along the coastal shoreline, most anglers targeting rock blackfish are land-based. Rock blackfish can also be caught from water craft, but this is considered a high-risk activity due to the dangers of fishing very close to shore.[4]

Girella elevata ('rock blackfish', 'black drummer', pig') caught by anglers at Barrenjoey Headland, NSW, Australia in July 2011

References

  1. ↑ "Rock Blackfish (Black Drummer)". Department of Primary Industries, NSW Government. Department of Primary Industries, NSW Government. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Girella elevata" in FishBase. August 2013 version.
  3. ↑ "Dealing with Drummer". Fishing World. October 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  4. ↑ Robley, James (August 2014). "Black drummer — A cymbal of success!". Queensland Fishing Monthly. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
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