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Category: Fish ID

There are many species of fish to found in our oceans.  Some of these fish are target species, with great eating qualities, but others are protected and must not be harmed.  As a responsible spearfisher it is critical that we can identify the specie of fish before ever deciding to pull the trigger in an attempt to capture a fish.
On the following pages you will find photos and information that will assist you in improving your fish identification and knowledge.  They are split into two categories:  Protected Species and Target Species.
Remember, if you are not sure what fish it is you are aiming at, DO NOT PULL THE TRIGGER.

Blue-throat Wrasse

Blue-throat Wrasse

Common Name: Blue-throat Wrasse
Scientific Name: Notolabrus tetricus
Maximum Size: 50cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, VIC, TAS, SA.

Posted on 17/11/2014Author USFACategories Target SpeciesTags Fish ID, Target Species
Sole

Sole

Common Name: Black Sole
Scientific Name:  Brachirus nigra
Maximum Size: 30cm
NSW Record:  kg
Range: QLD, NSW.

Posted on 17/11/2014Author USFACategories Target SpeciesTags Fish ID, Target Species
Flounder

Flounder

Common Name: Large-tooth Flounder
Scientific Name:  Pseudorhombius arsius
Maximum Size: 35cm
NSW Record:  kg
Range: QLD, NSW, WA, NT, SA.

Posted on 17/11/2014Author USFACategories Target SpeciesTags Fish ID, Target Species
Goatfish, Black-spot

Goatfish, Black-spot

Common Name: Black-saddle Goatfish, Black-spot Goatfish
Scientific Name:  Parupeneus spilirus
Maximum Size: 50cm
NSW Record:  kg
Range: QLD, NSW, WA.

Posted on 17/11/2014Author USFACategories Target SpeciesTags Fish ID, Target Species
Gold-spotted Sweetlip

Gold-spotted Sweetlip

Common Name: Gold-spotted Sweetlip
Scientific Name:  Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus
Maximum Size: 60cm
NSW Record:  kg
Range: QLD, NSW, NT, WA.

Posted on 17/11/2014Author USFACategories Target SpeciesTags Fish ID, Target Species
Tailor

Tailor

Common Name: Tailor
Scientific Name:  Pomatomus saltatrix
Maximum Size: 120cm
NSW Record:  kg
Range: QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, WA.

Posted on 17/11/2014Author USFACategories Target SpeciesTags Fish ID, Target Species
Sand Whiting

Sand Whiting

Common Name: Sand Whiting

Scientific Name: Sillago ciliata

Maximum Size: 50 cm

NSW Record: kg

Range: NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS

 

 

Posted on 17/11/2014Author USFACategories Target SpeciesTags Fish ID, Target Species
Boarfish, Longsnout

Boarfish, Longsnout

Common Name: Longsnout Boarfish
Scientific Name:  Pentaceropsis recurvirostris
Maximum Size: 50cm
NSW Record:  kg
Range: NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, WA.

Posted on 17/11/2014Author USFACategories Target SpeciesTags Fish ID, Target Species
Boarfish, Giant

Boarfish, Giant

Common Name: Giant Boarfish
Scientific Name:  Paristiopterus labiosus
Maximum Size:  100cm
NSW Record:  kg
Range: NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, WA.

Posted on 17/11/2014Author USFACategories Target SpeciesTags Fish ID, Target Species
Sweep, Sea

Sweep, Sea

Common Name: Sea Sweep
Scientific Name:  Scorpis aequipinnis
Maximum Size:  61 cm
NSW Record:  kg
Range:  NSW, VIC, TAS. SA, WA

Posted on 17/11/2014Author USFACategories Target SpeciesTags Fish ID, Target Species

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