Species
Long-armed River Prawn
Macrobrachium rosenbergii
Tier 4Eating9/10ultralight tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~15–25 cm typical
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Overview: about long-armed river prawn
Giant freshwater prawn of northern Australian rivers, common in QLD, NT and WA tropical rivers. Caught in baited drop-nets and traps; excellent eating.
Biology: Long-armed River Prawn size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Creek, River
- Typical size
- 15–25 cm (max 32 cm)
- Weight
- 0.05–0.3 kg
- Depth range
- 0–8 m
- Diet
- detritus, small invertebrates
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Long-armed River Prawn angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- baited drop nets at night
Best season: when to catch long-armed river prawn in Australia
No seasonal pattern for long-armed river prawn yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: long-armed river prawn fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for long-armed river prawn yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.