Species
Banded Archerfish
Toxotes jaculatrix
Also known as Northern Rifle-Fish
Tier 5light tackleQLDWA
0 waypoints12–21 cm (max 30 cm) typical
Overview: about banded archerfish
Small to medium-sized archerfish found in shallow inshore waters and estuaries of QLD and WA, known for their unique ability to spit water at prey. Target them with small lures, flies or tiny baits in 2-3m of water, particularly around mangrove edges and reef flats. They're a novelty catch with a fascinating feeding behaviour, but not highly prized for eating quality.
Biology: Banded Archerfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Freshwater, Mangrove, Reef
- Typical size
- 12–21 cm (max 30 cm)
- Depth range
- 2–3 m
- Diet
- floating matter
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
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