The Southern Blue Devil is a striking blue fish with a distinctive shape and vibrant coloration. They are known for their territorial behavior, often defending their nesting sites aggressively.
Habitat
Rocky reefs and kelp forests in southern Australia
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on small invertebrates and fish
How common
Rare
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