Species
Diamondfish
Monodactylus argenteus
Tier 4Eating5/10ultralight tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints15–22 cm (max 27 cm) typical
Overview: about diamondfish
Small silver disc-shaped schooling fish of northern Australian estuaries and inshore waters, often found around mangroves and jetty pylons. Mostly an incidental light-tackle catch.
Biology: Diamondfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 15–22 cm (max 27 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.4 kg
- Depth range
- 0–20 m
- Diet
- small invertebrates
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Diamondfish angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small bait around jetty lights
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