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Fortescues are small, attractive and slow-swimming fish found in estuaries. C. australis grows to about fifteen centimetres, while C. marmoratus is smaller. They have venomous spine on their bak and envenomation produces severe local pain.

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Photo courtesy N. Coleman

 

 

 

 

 

Last updated: July 2005