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  1. Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus
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    Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus - Wikipedia

    • Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus, the blue bastard, is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Plectorhinchinae, the sweetlips, one of two subfamilies in the family Haemulidae, the grunts. It was discovered in Australia in 2015. See more

    Description

    Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus adults are mostly silvery-grey in colour, but the cheek and the operculum are … See more

    Distribution

    Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus is endemic to Australia. It ranges from Rottnest Island in Western Australia around the northern coast to Lizard Island in Queensland. See more

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    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    ClassActinopterygii
    Habitat and biology

    Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus is found over sand, rubble, and reef substrates, although it prefers intertidal areas or reefs in shallow water. It has been taken as deep as 30 m (98 ft). Larger individuals are solitary, sp… See more

    Discovery, systematics and naming

    Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus was previously considered to be a legendary fish which existed only in fishermen's tales. The fish is very difficult to catch. Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus was identified th… See more

    Utilisation

    Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus Is sometimes taken as bycatch in commercial fisheries. It is sought after by recreational anglers, mainly due to the difficulty of catching it. The flesh is not regarded as highly palat… See more

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  1. Mental Floss
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    Legendary 'Blue Bastard Fish' Identified as a New Species

    Sep 14, 2015 · The Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus (caeruleo is Latin for blue and nothus for bastard) had been previously dismissed as a painted sweetlips fish instead of a new species of its own. The waters...

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  3. fishbase.se
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  4. iNaturalist
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  5. Gray's Sporting Journal
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  6. Sea to Table
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    What is a blue bastard?
    Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus, the blue bastard, is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Plectorhinchinae, the sweetlips, one of two subfamilies in the family Haemulidae, the grunts. It was discovered in Australia in 2015.

    Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus - Wikipedia

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    Why is caeruleonothus called a blue bastard?
    The specific name caeruleonothus is from the Latin caeruleo (= blue) and nothus (= bastard). 'Blue Bastard’ has been the name commonly applied to this species by anglers for many years, so given for its blue sheen in life and difficulty to hook and land on artificial fly.

    Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus - Fishes of Australia

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    Do blue bastard fish kiss each other?
    For decades, local fishermen have shared stories of the elusive “blue bastard fish” that reside in the tropical rivers of northern Australia and fight each other by kissing. When scientists decided to officially recognized the species, the colloquial nickname stuck.

    Legendary 'Blue Bastard Fish' Identified as a New Species

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    What does a blue bastard look like?
    The blue bastard is pale, opalescent blue in color and can grow up to a meter in length. One of its more fascinating behaviors is its tendency to lock jaws with rival males and struggle at the surface for minutes at time. Local fisherman refer this as “kissing,” but the act is much less tender than the name would suggest.

    Legendary 'Blue Bastard Fish' Identified as a New Species

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    Are blue Bastards aggressive?
    While most sweetlips are relatively gregarious and peaceful among their own species, the Blue Bastard reacts aggressively towards members of the same species. Individuals have been seen engaging in one-on-one conflicts, including coming together, locking jaws, and engaging in prolonged and violent struggles near the surface.

    Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus - Fishes of Australia

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    What is the difference between a fish steak and a loin?
    A loin is a thick cut taken lengthwise from a large fish, generally a tuna. Also called a loin strip, it is generally skinless and boneless. Loins are often cut further crosswise into medallions, like our Wild Atlantic Albacore Tuna. A fish steak is a crosswise cut made from large fish such as salmon, halibut, and wahoo.

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  8. Fishes of Australia
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  9. Home Is A Kitchen
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  10. New Scientist
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  11. Encyclopedia of Life
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