Species
Banded Toadfish
Torquigener pleurogramma
Also known as Weeping Toadfish · Banded Toado · Common Blowfish · Common Toadfish · Striped Toadfish · Weeping Toado
Tier 5ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDSAWATAS
0 waypoints9–15 cm (max 22 cm) typical
Overview: about banded toadfish
Small but feisty inshore fish found in bays and estuaries across Australia. Target with small baits or lures in 5-10m, but be prepared for a tussle. Not for the table, as banded toadfish are toxic if eaten.
Biology: Banded Toadfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Freshwater, Inshore, Pelagic
- Typical size
- 9–15 cm (max 22 cm)
- Depth range
- 5–10 m
Safety & handling
Inedible — toxicDo not consume. This species carries toxins that survive cooking.
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