Species
Khaki Grunter
Hephaestus tulliensis
Tier 4Eating7/10light tackleQLD
0 waypoints20–30 cm (max 40 cm) typical
Overview: about khaki grunter
Native freshwater grunter of north QLD's wet tropics rivers, especially around the Tully and Johnstone catchments. Caught on small lures and worms in rocky pools. A regional speciality.
Biology: Khaki Grunter size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Creek, River
- Typical size
- 20–30 cm (max 40 cm)
- Weight
- 0.2–0.8 kg
- Depth range
- 0–10 m
- Diet
- small fish, insects
- Global range
- North Queensland
How to target: Khaki Grunter angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small soft plastics in rocky pools
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More information: khaki grunter references & sources
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