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White musselcracker

White musselcracker

White musselcracker have thick lips, powerful jaws and large teeth which enable it to eat black mussels, urchins, whelks, crayfish and small fish. Juveniles, which have bright orange fins, and are common in tidal pools.
Grows to 115cm and can weigh over 23 kg. 

SASSI: Red- don't buy or sell. Rather opt for a green-listed alternative. 

(Photo: Geoff Spiby)