Marine Life

What Divers Should Know About Jewfish

Learn all about the Jewfish, including dynamic specs, encounter highlights, habitats, and the best dive sites to find them.

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About the Jewfish

The term "Jewfish" refers to multiple marine life species. These include Argyrosomus japonicus, known as mulloway jewfish in eastern Australia, and Epinephelus itajara, the Atlantic goliath grouper. Other species include the striped jewfish (Stereolepis doederleini) and the eel-tailed catfish (Tandanus tandanus). Glaucosoma hebraicum is also officially known as the West Australian dhufish.

Where You Can See Jewfish

Detailed regional distribution data for Jewfish is not available yet. This species may still appear on related dive site pages when local sightings or habitat information are available.

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