Westralian Dhufish and Similar Species
Glaucosoma hebraicum
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Pearl Perch
Glaucosoma scapulare
Key differences: The Pearl Perch (Glaucosoma scapulare) is found in eastern Australian waters and has a more silvery body with a less pronounced opercular spot. Its dorsal fin typically has 7 spines and 11-12 soft rays, and the anal fin has 3 spines and 9-10 soft rays. The Westralian Dhufish has 8 dorsal spines.
Threadfin Pearl Perch
Glaucosoma magnificum
Key differences: This species, also from eastern Australia, is distinguished by its elongated dorsal and anal fin rays, which are not present in the Westralian Dhufish. It also has a different meristic count for fin rays.
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