Author: Gray, 1835
FBname: Largescale blackfish
Remark: Junior synonym <i>Girella melanichthys</i> (Richardson, 1846) is cosidered as a valid species according to Ref. 114976. Corresponding species summary page will be created.
Comments: Inhabits rocky reefs in coastal areas (Ref. 9137).  Juveniles associate with drifting seaweed (Ref. 12114, 12115).