morwong

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


the New South Wales name for the fish Chilodactylus macropterus, Richards.; also calledthe Carp (q.v.) and Jackass-fish, and in NewZealand by the Maori name of Tarakihi. The Melbournefishermen, according to Count Castelnau, call this fish the Bastard Trumpeter (q.v.), but this name is also appliedto Latris forsteri, Castln. See also Trumpeterand Paper-fish. The Red Morwong is Chilodactylus fuscus, Castln., also called Carp (q.v.). The Banded Morwong is Chilodactylusvittatus, Garrett.