A marine perciform fish species native to the coastal waters of eastern Australia, characterized by its silvery-gold coloration and important recreational and commercial fishing value.
Coastal marine environments including estuaries, bays, and nearshore waters along the eastern Australian coastline, typically in depths ranging from 0-50 meters with rocky reefs, seagrass beds, and sandy bottoms
Key predator in coastal marine ecosystems, contributing to population control of smaller marine organisms and serving as prey for larger marine predators like sharks and larger fish species
