Species
Banana Prawn
Penaeus merguiensis
Tier 3Eating9/10ultralight tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~12–18 cm typical
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Overview: about banana prawn
Yellow-bodied tropical prawn of northern Australian estuaries, common in Gulf of Carpentaria and NT rivers. The basis of a major commercial fishery; cast-netted by rec anglers in tidal creeks.
Biology: Banana Prawn size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary
- Typical size
- 12–18 cm (max 24 cm)
- Weight
- 0.03–0.15 kg
- Depth range
- 0–30 m
- Diet
- detritus, small invertebrates
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Banana Prawn angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- cast nets in tidal creeks
Best season: when to catch banana prawn in Australia
No seasonal pattern for banana prawn yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: banana prawn fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for banana prawn yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.