Species
Banded Toadfish
Marilyna pleurosticta
Tier 5Eating0/10ultralight tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~10–15 cm typical
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This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Overview: about banded toadfish
Small toxic northern Australian puffer of estuaries and inshore waters. Bait-stealer; do not eat — tetrodotoxin in liver and skin.
Biology: Banded Toadfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary
- Typical size
- 10–15 cm (max 18 cm)
- Weight
- 0.05–0.15 kg
- Depth range
- 0–15 m
- Diet
- small invertebrates
- Global range
- Northern Australia
How to target: Banded Toadfish angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- unwanted bycatch
Best season: when to catch banded toadfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for banded toadfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: banded toadfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for banded toadfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.