Species
Anchor Tuskfish
Choerodon anchorago
Tier 3Eating8/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints30–45 cm (max 60 cm) typical
Overview: about anchor tuskfish
Tropical reef tuskfish of northern Australia, common around coral reef. Smaller than blackspot tuskfish, similar bait and lure tactics. Excellent eating.
Biology: Anchor Tuskfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 30–45 cm (max 60 cm)
- Weight
- 0.8–3 kg
- Depth range
- 3–40 m
- Diet
- crustaceans, molluscs
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Anchor Tuskfish angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- baits over reef
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: lowAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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