Eastern Blue Devil

Eastern Hulafish

Eastern Blue Devil

Common Name: Eastern Blue Devil
Scientific Name: Paraplesiops bleekeri
Family: Plesiopidae
Found: QLD, NSW
Maximum Length: 40 cm

Eastern Blue Devils are endemic to Australia and live in a very limited range on the eastern seaboard, mainly in NSW. Also known as Bleakers Blue Devil, they are from the Longfins family and are able to make themselves appear larger by spreading their pelvic, dorsal and anal fins. They can be found in very shallow water but more often are seen around 30 metres. They are most likely to be found in caves and crevices but are also found in estuaries.

Easily identified by their blue colouration and three white vertical bars down their sides. They have many lighter blue spots on the head, a yellow caudal peduncle and yellow pectoral fins. They have 3 broad white vertical bars down the side of the body. The pelvic, dorsal and anal fins are elongated.

Confusing Species: None likely

Eastern Hulafish

Common Name: Eastern Hulafish
Scientific Name: Trachinops taeniatus
Family: Plesiopidae
Found: NSW, VIC
Maximum Length: 10 cm

Eastern Hulafish are members of the Longfins family. They are found in large schools on rocky reefs in NSW. They can be found swimming above the reef feeding on zooplankton. Their name comes from their swimming movement.

Eastern Hulafish are easily identified with a pale underbelly with yellow, black and red stripes along their upper body and back. Some specimens lack the black markings.

Confusing Species: None likely