Common Name: Samsonfish
Scientific Name: Seriola hippos
Maximum Size: 1.75 m
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, SA, WA
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.
Common Name: Samsonfish
Scientific Name: Seriola hippos
Maximum Size: 1.75 m
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, SA, WA
Common Name:Remora, Slender Suckerfish
Scientific Name: Echeneis naucrates
Maximum Size: 1 m
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, WA, QLD, NT
Common Name: Long Fin Pike
Scientific Name: Dinolestes lewini
Maximum Size: 90 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, WA, SA, VIC, TAS
Common Name: Sand Flathead
Scientific Name: Platycephalus bassensis
Maximum Size: 46 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, SA, VIC, TAS, WA
Common Name: Sea Mullet, Bully Mullet
Scientific Name: Mugil cephalus
Maximum Size: cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, SA, VIC, TAS, WA, QLD
Common Name: Amberjack Yellow Banded
Scientific Name: Seriola dumerili
Maximum Size: 190 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, QLD, WA
Common Name: Red Gurnard
Scientific Name: Chelidonichthys kumu
Maximum Size: 50 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, VIC, TAS, SOUTHERN QLD, WA
Common Name: Dusky Flathead
Scientific Name: Platycephalus fuscus
Maximum Size: 1.2 m
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platycephalus_fuscus
Common Name: Blue Spot Flathead
Scientific Name: Platycephalus caeruleopunctatus
Maximum Size: 68 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, TAS
Common Name: Sand Whiting
Scientific Name: Sillago ciliata
Maximum Size: 50 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS
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