Old Wife
Hi! I’m an Old Wife
The Old Wife is endemic to Australia, and found offshore in coral reefs. They can form pairs or small groups, but also live as individuals.
Facts
Taxonomy
Enoplosus armatus
Population Movement
Unknown
Current Animals
Life Span (captive)
Unknown
Weight
Reproduction
They spawn in June, July, and August. At this time they leave their schools and form closely associated pairs. They produce pelagic eggs. These are eggs that are lighter than water and therefore float and drift in the water column.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Group Count
1
Life Span (wild)
Unknown
Size
50cm
Gestation
Unknown
Distribution
Indonesia to Southern Australia