Species
Southern Eagle Ray
Myliobatis tenuicaudatus
Tier 4Eating5/10medium tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints80–150 cm (max 180 cm) typical
Overview: about southern eagle ray
Large kite-shaped ray common in southern Australian bays, sometimes hooked when bottom-fishing. Pretty and strong but handle with great care — long venomous tail spine. Release immediately.
Biology: Southern Eagle Ray size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Inshore
- Typical size
- 80–150 cm (max 180 cm)
- Weight
- 5–60 kg
- Depth range
- 0–50 m
- Diet
- molluscs, crustaceans
- Global range
- Southern Australia, NZ
How to target: Southern Eagle Ray angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental on bottom baits
Safety & handling
In the same waters
- venomous tail spine
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