Species
Bumphead Parrotfish
Bolbometopon muricatum
Also known as green humphead parrotfish
Tier 5Eating6/10heavy tackleVulnerableQLDWANT
0 waypoints80–120 cm (max 150 cm) typical
Regulations
QLD
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | — | — |
no-take species | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about bumphead parrotfish
Massive tropical reef parrotfish of the GBR and northern Australia. Protected as a no-take species in QLD; vulnerable globally. Mostly a dive subject.
Biology: Bumphead Parrotfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 80–120 cm (max 150 cm)
- Weight
- 15–75 kg
- Depth range
- 1–30 m
- Diet
- coral, algae
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Bumphead Parrotfish angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- release-only — protected
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: moderateAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
Conservation
IUCN: Vulnerable
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