Species
Common Lionfish
Pterois antennata
Tier 5Eating7/10ultralight tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints15–20 cm (max 25 cm) typical
Overview: about common lionfish
Smaller lionfish species of northern Australian reef, similar in appearance and danger to the red lionfish. Never handle.
Biology: Common Lionfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 15–20 cm (max 25 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.4 kg
- Depth range
- 0–80 m
- Diet
- small fish
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Common Lionfish angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental
Safety & handling
In the same waters
- venomous spines
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More information: common lionfish references & sources
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