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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Range & spots
No mapped spots for this species yet.
This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Overview: about red lionfish
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.
Biology: Red Lionfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 25–35 cm (max 45 cm)
- Weight
- 0.4–1.5 kg
- Depth range
- 0–50 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific (native AU)
How to target: Red Lionfish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental on small bait
Best season: when to catch red lionfish in Australia
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.
Where to catch: red lionfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for red lionfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.