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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.

Sweep, Common

Sweep, Common

Common Name: Common Sweep, Silver Sweep
Scientific Name: Scorpis lineolata
Maximum Size: 37 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, VIC, TAS, SOUTHERN QLD

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

Sergeant Baker

Common Name:Sergeant Baker
Scientific Name: Hime purpurissatus
Maximum Size: 61 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, WA, SOUTHERN QLD

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

Samsonfish

Common Name: Samsonfish
Scientific Name: Seriola hippos
Maximum Size: 1.75 m
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, SA, WA

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

Remora

Common Name:Remora, Slender Suckerfish
Scientific Name: Echeneis naucrates
Maximum Size: 1 m
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, WA, QLD, NT

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

Long Fin Pike

Common Name: Long Fin Pike
Scientific Name: Dinolestes lewini
Maximum Size: 90 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, WA, SA, VIC, TAS

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

Flathead, Sand

Common Name: Sand Flathead
Scientific Name: Platycephalus bassensis
Maximum Size: 46 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, SA, VIC, TAS, WA

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

Sea Mullet

Common Name: Sea Mullet, Bully Mullet
Scientific Name: Mugil cephalus
Maximum Size: cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, SA, VIC, TAS, WA, QLD

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

Amberjack, Yellow Banded

Common Name: Amberjack Yellow Banded
Scientific Name: Seriola dumerili
Maximum Size: 190 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, QLD, WA

 

 

 

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

Red Gurnard

Common Name: Red Gurnard
Scientific Name: Chelidonichthys kumu
Maximum Size: 50 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, VIC, TAS, SOUTHERN QLD, WA

 

 

 

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

Flathead, Dusky

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

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

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