Species
Flowery Rockcod
Epinephelus fuscoguttatus
Tier 3Eating7/10medium tackleVulnerableQLDWANT
0 waypoints40–70 cm (max 120 cm) typical
Regulations
QLD45 cm min · bag 5
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | 45 cm min | 5 |
combined cod limit | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about flowery rockcod
Heavy-bodied tropical reef cod of northern Australia, common on coral reef in 10-60 m. Strong fighters on bait and jigs. Quality eating but watch ciguatera at larger sizes.
Biology: Flowery Rockcod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 40–70 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 1.5–12 kg
- Depth range
- 5–80 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans, cephalopods
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Flowery Rockcod angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- live baits over reef
- deep jigs
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: moderateAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
Conservation
IUCN: Vulnerable
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