Species
Blackspot Tuskfish
Choerodon schoenleinii
Also known as bluebone (north WA)
Tier 2Eating9/10medium tackleNear ThreatenedQLDWANT
0 waypoints~40–70 cm typical


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No blackspot tuskfish catches logged yet — log one and you'll be recognised here.
This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Big tropical tuskfish of northern Australian reefs, the iconic WA Pilbara 'bluebone'. Caught on bait and small jigs around shallow reef edges. Outstanding table fish.
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
No seasonal pattern for blackspot tuskfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
No mapped spots or marks for blackspot tuskfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.