Australian threadfin
Polydactylus multiradiatus
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-fishfyi="fish" data-slug="australian-threadfin"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/australian-threadfin/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://fishfyi.com/fish/australian-threadfin/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/australian-threadfin/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<fishfyi-fish slug="australian-threadfin"></fishfyi-fish>
Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Overview
Australian threadfin (Polydactylus multiradiatus) is a marine fish of the family Polynemidae, in the order Carangaria/misc. Maximum recorded length is 21 cm. Its recorded depth range is 10–56 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
On this page
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 21.0 cm |
| Depth Range | 10-56m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
10-56m
Taxonomy
| Order | Carangaria/misc |
| Family | Polynemidae |
| Species | Polydactylus multiradiatus |
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does Australian threadfin get?
Australian threadfin can grow up to 21.0 cm long.
Where is Australian threadfin found?
Estuaries
What family does Australian threadfin belong to?
Australian threadfin (Polydactylus multiradiatus) belongs to the family Polynemidae in the order Carangaria/misc.
Similar Fish
Other species in the Polynemidae family
African blackspot threadfin
Polydactylus malagasyensis
NE
Saltwater
Arabian blackspot threadfin
Polydactylus mullani
NE
Saltwater
Atlantic threadfin
Polydactylus octonemus
NE
Saltwater
Bamin
Polydactylus plebeius
NE
Saltwater
Bamin
Leptomelanosoma indicum
NE
Saltwater
Bamin
Eleutheronema tetradactylum
NE
Both
Bamin
Polynemus paradiseus
NE
Both
Barbeta amarilla
Polydactylus opercularis
NE
Saltwater
External Databases
Explore More
Fish Rankings
Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species
Nature FYI Family
Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias