Species
Bumphead Parrotfish
Bolbometopon muricatum
Also known as green humphead parrotfish
Tier 5Eating6/10heavy tackleVulnerableQLDWANT
0 waypoints~80–120 cm typical
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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
Best season: when to catch bumphead parrotfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for bumphead parrotfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: bumphead parrotfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for bumphead parrotfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.