Species
Deepwater Burrfish
Allomycterus pilatus
Also known as Australian Burrfish · Deepwater Burrfish · Deepwater Porcupine Fish · Porcupinefish · Small-Spined Porcupinefish
Tier 5medium tackleQLDWATAS
0 waypoints20–35 cm (max 50 cm) typical
Overview: about deepwater burrfish
Small to medium-sized reef and offshore specialist in QLD, WA and TAS, putting up a unique fight when inflated. Target with jigs, soft plastics or bait in 40-270m over structure, using care to avoid its spines. Entanglement risk is high due to its spiny body and inflation ability.
Biology: Deepwater Burrfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 20–35 cm (max 50 cm)
- Depth range
- 40–270 m
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