Could someone please help ID this fish?

[Mousse]

Hi Everyone,

Caught this today fishing at Kamay National Park in Kurnell. Thought it was a small drummer when I was reeling it in, but it had a white stripe and a different upper fin. I released it anyway, not being sure what it was, but I'm still curious to know. Any ideas? Thank you!

[kingie chaser]

I cant but its an interesting looking fish!

Hope it lived to say it saw something strange from the surface

Hope someone can let you know!!

[Blackfish]

Girdled Scaleyfin Parma unifasciata.

Very common when your diving and very aggressive little guys always chasing other fish out their territory .

[Mousse]

Thanks Blackfish!

[Blackfish]

Thanks Blackfish!

No problems Mate.

[Mousse]

Hope I wouldn't be stretching the friendship if I ask what this one is....

I fish Kamay a lot, there's so many species there....Drummer, Luderick, Bream, Tarwhine, Leatherjackets, Numerous Wrasse species, Kelpies, Wirrah....and that's just what I've caught! I always see divers there when I fish. These two fish (Scaleyfin and the one below) had me stumped though...thought I'd ask the experts!

[Blackfish]

Herring Cale I would guess. Odax Cyanomelas

Happy day.

[Yowie]

Mousse,

for easier identification, take your photos from a side on view.

Edited January 25, 2013 by yowie

[Mousse]

Thank you again for all your replies guys. Cheers Yowie, I will next time!

Hope you all had a fantastic Australia Day!

[Mousse]

Looks like you've come up with the goods agian, Blackfish! http://www.reefwatchvic.asn.au/maps/herring_fc.htm

Female Herring Cale it is!