Common Name: Black Reef Leatherjacket
Scientific Name: Eubalichthys bucephalus
Maximum Size: 40cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, VIC, SA, WA.
Our oceans provide a wide range of excellent target species for fishers of all types and abilities.
Out of the many species that you may encounter listed below, some will be more common and easier to target and some you will regard as better eating than others.
The critical thing to remember is that you never take more than you need and that you always respect your catch. This way there will always be a fresh feed of seafood available on your next adventure.
Common Name: Black Reef Leatherjacket
Scientific Name: Eubalichthys bucephalus
Maximum Size: 40cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, VIC, SA, WA.
Common Name: Deep-body Leatherjacket, Mosaic Leatherjacket
Scientific Name: Eubalichthys mosaicus
Maximum Size: 65cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, WA.
Common Name: Rough Leatherjacket
Scientific Name: Scobinichthys granulatus
Maximum Size: 35cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, WA.
Common Name: Ocean Leatherjacket
Scientific Name: Nelusetta ayraudi
Maximum Size: 100cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA.
Common Name: Fanbelly Leatherjacket
Scientific Name: Monacanthus chinensis
Maximum Size: 40cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: QLD, NSW, WA, NT.
Common Name: Luderick
Scientific Name: Girella tricuspidata
Maximum Size: 60cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA.
Common Name: Zebrafish
Scientific Name: Girella zebra
Maximum Size: 50cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, WA.
Common Name: Dusky Morwong
Scientific Name: Dactylophora nigricans
Maximum Size: 120cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, WA.
Common Name: Banded Morwong
Scientific Name: Cheildactylus spectabilis
Maximum Size: 100cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, VIC, TAS, SA.
Common Name: King Wrasse
Scientific Name: Coris sandeyeri
Maximum Size: 45cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW.
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