Species
Red Lionfish
Pterois volitans
Also known as firefish · butterfly cod
Tier 5Eating8/10light tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints~25–35 cm typical


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No red lionfish catches logged yet — log one and you'll be recognised here.
This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Striking striped reef predator of northern Australian coral reef, native and not invasive here. Spectacular but extremely venomous — never handle barehanded. Occasionally caught on small baits.
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
No seasonal pattern for red lionfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
No mapped spots or marks for red lionfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.