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.

Old Wife 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