Australian mado

Atypichthys strigatus, commonly known as the mado, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Microcanthidae. This fish is endemic to Eastern Australia.

Description

This species grows to ~20 cm. It has a silver body with dark brown to black stripes, and yellow fins.

Distribution

The mado is endemic to Australia.

Behaviour

A. strigatus forms large schools.

Habitat

A. strigatus are benthic coastal reef inhabitants and are commonly found on reef and under made structures such as wharfs, in depths of 0–55 m.

Diet

A. strigatus are omnivorous. The A. strigatus primarily feed on zooplankton.

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