Species
Blacktip Rockcod
Epinephelus fasciatus
Also known as Black-Tipped Cod · Black-Tipped Rock-Cod · Black-Tipped Rockcod · Blacktip Grouper · Blacktipped Cod · Footballer Cod · Red-Barred Cod
Tier 5light tackleNSWWA
0 waypoints16–28 cm (max 40 cm) typical
Overview: about blacktip rockcod
Medium-sized reef cod with moderate fighting power, found in NSW and WA over coral reefs and structure. Target with jigs, soft plastics or live baits in 10-50m, near mangrove edges or offshore reefs. Moderate ciguatera risk, so check local consumption guidelines before eating.
Biology: Blacktip Rockcod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Mangrove, Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 16–28 cm (max 40 cm)
- Weight
- up to 2 kg
- Diet
- crustaceans and smaller fishes by ambushing them
- Global range
- Central Pacific
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: moderateAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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