Species
Honeycomb Rockcod
Epinephelus merra
Tier 5Eating6/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints20–30 cm (max 35 cm) typical
Overview: about honeycomb rockcod
Small spotted tropical reef cod of northern Australian inshore reef. Caught on small bait around coral bommies. Common but small.
Biology: Honeycomb Rockcod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 20–30 cm (max 35 cm)
- Weight
- 0.2–0.8 kg
- Depth range
- 0–50 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Honeycomb Rockcod angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small baits over reef
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: lowAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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