Eastern blue devil fish, Paraplesiops bleekeri, also known as Bleakers blue devil fish, are a shy, secretive fish found in caves, crevices and under ledges on inshore reefs and estuaries. Eastern blue devil fish are distributed from southern Queensland to Montague Island on the NSW south coast. They are listed as a protected fish in NSW under the Fisheries Management Act 1994. Heavy penalties apply for taking or possessing them.

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• Description
• Habitat and ecology
• Why are Eastern blue devil fish protected?
• What conservation actions are underway?
• Legal implications
• Bibliography and further reading
• Contact details for further information