Anyone recognise this? (Luderick)

[Holls]

Washed up on shore of Burrill Lake (saltwater, open to the sea). Definitely not a bream. If undamaged, about 40cm long.

Concave tail shape suggests not a mullaway? Any ideas appreciated!

[Green Hornet]

+1 on the luderick. Tail and anal fin are a match. The vertical bars have most likely faded as the fish decomposes.

 

[Blackfish]

Luderick would be my guess.

[Holls]

14 minutes ago, Green Hornet said:

+1 on the luderick. Tail and anal fin are a match. The vertical bars have most likely faded as the fish decomposes.

 

 

56 minutes ago, Blackfish said:

Luderick would be my guess.

Thanks for replies. Looked up luderick (looks good), but it led to Silver Drummer. Is that another possibility?

[Green Hornet]

The Silver drummer has a larger, more forked tail and a longer anal fin. I still think luderick.

Edited December 19, 2020 by Green Hornet

[bookwa]

Width of the tail says luderick, that plus the slightly smaller scales