Moreton Bay Bug illustration
Species

Moreton Bay Bug

Thenus australiensis
Tier 3Eating10/10ultralight tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints15–22 cm (max 25 cm) typical

Overview: about moreton bay bug

Flat slipper-lobster of northern Australian shallow waters, especially Moreton Bay and the GBR lagoon. Mostly trawl-caught commercially but rec divers take them in shallow water. Sweet white tail meat.

Biology: Moreton Bay Bug size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Bay, Inshore
Typical size
15–22 cm (max 25 cm)
Weight
0.15–0.5 kg
Depth range
10–60 m
Diet
small molluscs, crustaceans, detritus
Global range
Northern Australia

How to target: Moreton Bay Bug angling strategies

Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • trawl bycatch primarily; some diving

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