Species
Magpie Perch
Cheilodactylus vestitus
Tier 4Eating6/10light tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints25–35 cm (max 45 cm) typical
Overview: about magpie perch
Striped southern Australian reef morwong-relative, common around weedy southern reef. Frequently caught on light bait gear when chasing King George or pinkies.
Biology: Magpie Perch size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 25–35 cm (max 45 cm)
- Weight
- 0.4–1.5 kg
- Depth range
- 3–50 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, worms
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Magpie Perch angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small baits on reef
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