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Species

Northern Pearl Perch

Glaucosoma buergeri
Tier 4Eating9/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints30–45 cm (max 60 cm) typical

Overview: about northern pearl perch

Northern Australian pearl-perch relative, found on deeper offshore shelf and slope from WA to north QLD. Excellent eating, caught on heavy paternoster rigs.

Biology: Northern Pearl Perch size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Offshore, Shelf
Typical size
30–45 cm (max 60 cm)
Weight
0.8–3 kg
Depth range
50–300 m
Diet
small fish, crustaceans
Global range
Indo-West Pacific

How to target: Northern Pearl Perch angling strategies

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

  • paternoster rigs in 100-250 m

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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