Stephanolepis auratus, or Porky. Photos by Dieter Stegemann
Recently seen at Long Beach (see News 18 February), two individuals, of which one a juvenile, were seen at this wreck. Although it is encountered more often, I would still consider it a rare visitor. Its range is described as including False Bay, which the sightings confirm, although it does not seem to be a resident.
Smiths' Sea Fishes, MM Smith and PC Heemstra, 1986.
Coastal Fishes of Southern Africa, PC Heemsta and E Heemstra, 2004.