Wing Fish, colour. Pteraclis velifer (Pallas)

Queensland State Archives posted a photo:

Artwork by Frank Olsen.

Also known as the spotted fanfish, Pteraclis velifera is a species of pmfret found in the Indian and western Pacific oceans from South Africa to New Zealand. It is found at depths to 500 meters. It reaches a length of 50 centimeters. Metallic silver in colour, its dorsal and anal fins are blue-black with silver trimmings.

Information from FishBase and Wikipedia.

Queensland State Archives, Digital Image ID 6219

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