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The Jewfish (Argyrosomus hololepidotus) is also commonly referred to as Mulloway. It can be commonly found in coastal and estuarine waters and generally occurs in large schools. Juveniles are offered referred to as Soapies. They found around the southern waters of Australia from South Queensland down south to Exmouth Gulf on the Western Australian coast. They can be found to depths of 150 metres and grow up to 2 metres in length; however they are more commonly found at about 1 to 1.5 metres. A good characteristic of the Jewfish is a line of silvery spots that follow along the lateral line of the fish. These are commonly referred to as the Jewfish Diamonds.
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