Species
Maori Rockcod
Epinephelus undulatostriatus
Tier 3Eating7/10medium tackleNSWQLD
0 waypoints30–45 cm (max 60 cm) typical
Overview: about maori rockcod
Distinctive striped cod of east-coast Australian inshore reef from northern NSW to central QLD. Caught on bait and small jigs over reef in 10-60 m. Decent table fish.
Biology: Maori Rockcod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 30–45 cm (max 60 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2.5 kg
- Depth range
- 5–80 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Maori Rockcod angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- bait paternoster over reef
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: lowAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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