Latropiscis purpurissatus

Description

Latropiscis purpurissatus, the sergeant baker, is a species of flagfin endemic to Australia. This species grows to a total length of 60.0 centimetres (23.6 in), and is the only known member of its genus. Sergeant bakers are commonly found in Australia’s warm southern waters between Queensland and Western Australia, dwelling on the bottom of coastal and deep-reef environments. They readily take bait or lures, but are generally considered poor eating.