Species
Magpie Morwong
Cheilodactylus nigripes
Also known as banded morwong
Tier 3Eating6/10light tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints25–40 cm (max 50 cm) typical
Overview: about magpie morwong
Distinctive black-and-white striped morwong of southern Australian rocky reefs and weed beds. Often caught when chasing snapper or wrasse on light bait gear. Decent eating but not a main target.
Biology: Magpie Morwong size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 25–40 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–1.5 kg
- Depth range
- 2–40 m
- Diet
- crustaceans, molluscs
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Magpie Morwong angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small baits on reef bottom
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