Species
Banded Morwong
Cheilodactylus spectabilis
Also known as red moki
Tier 3Eating8/10light tackleNSWVICTAS
0 waypoints35–50 cm (max 65 cm) typical
Regulations
TAS30 cm min · bag 5
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| TAS | 30 cm min | 5 |
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about banded morwong
Distinctive red-and-white banded southern reef fish of TAS, southern VIC and NSW, central to the TAS commercial morwong fishery. Caught on bait around weedy reef edges in 5-40 m. Excellent eating; slow-growing and managed conservatively.
Biology: Banded Morwong size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 35–50 cm (max 65 cm)
- Weight
- 0.8–3 kg
- Depth range
- 3–40 m
- Diet
- crustaceans, worms, molluscs
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Banded Morwong angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- squid or pilchard on paternoster
- berleyed drifts on reef
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