Fish Identification - Spotted Mackerel
Spotted Mackerel Characteristics Spotted Mackerel are different from other mackerel by having a row of teeth in both jaws, these mackerel have a faint band of round spots along each of...
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Fish Identification - BonitoFish Identification - Bonito
BONITO Characteristics These fish have a horizontal stripes running down the body from their upper and middle flanks with a green/blue colouration. Bonio have large jaws which carry a single...
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Fish Identification - Flathead (Dusky)Fish Identification - Flathead (Dusky)
FLATHEAD - DUSKY Scientific NamePlatycephalus fuscus Characteristics Colours can vary from a sandy colour with spots to dark brown with white spots. Dark bars are often visible across the rear of the...
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Fish Identification - Black MarlinFish Identification - Black Marlin
Black Marlin Scientific NameMakaira Indica CharacteristicsCompared to striped or white marlins and sailfish, black marlins are more solid than their blue counterparts. They have a shorter bill and a rounder...
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Fish Identification - Australian BassFish Identification - Australian Bass
AUSTRALIAN BASS CharacteristicsAustralian Bass vary in solour from silver, green and bronze. The fish migrate downstream to the estuaries to breed between June and August and a fishing closure has...
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Fish Identification - Mangrove JackFish Identification - Mangrove Jack
Mangrove Jack Scientific NameLutjanus Argentimaculatus Characteristics Mangrove Jacks are a quite distinctive color that varies from a bright red to a dark brown color. Smaller jacks tend to have a blue...
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Fish Identification - Spanish MackerelFish Identification - Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel Scientific NameScomberomorus commerson Characteristics Body varies from bright blue to a dark grey in colour. Narrow grey wavy bars are present of each side of the fish .The large...
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Fish Identification - Mahi MahiFish Identification - Mahi Mahi
Mahi Mahi (Dolphinfish) Characteristics The Dolphinfish can be very different colors ranging from silver/white to yellow/green with iridescent blue spots. Narrow body and high head profile. SizeMaximum size of approximately 200 cm
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Fish Identification - CobiaFish Identification - Cobia
COBIA Characteristics Cobia are best known for their pale and dark horizontal banding along the flank of the fish. Anglers think Cobia look like a shark at first glance and have...
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Fish Identification - Striped MarlinFish Identification - Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin Scientific NamesTetrapturus Audax CharacteristicsThe Striped Marlin has a longer lower jaw compared to other marlins and has 12-16 blue vertical bars along the body.Striped Marlin is purple-blue in...
