Species
Passionfruit Coral Trout
Plectropomus areolatus
Tier 3Eating10/10medium tackleVulnerableQLDWANT
0 waypoints40–60 cm (max 80 cm) typical
Regulations
QLD38 cm min
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | 38 cm min | — |
combined coral trout limit | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about passionfruit coral trout
Bright spotted coral trout of northern Australia, similar in habits and management to common coral trout. Outstanding table species and a target for reef anglers across northern QLD and the NT.
Biology: Passionfruit Coral Trout size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 40–60 cm (max 80 cm)
- Weight
- 1–5 kg
- Depth range
- 5–50 m
- Diet
- fish
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Passionfruit Coral Trout angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- live baits over reef
- soft plastics
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: moderateAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
Conservation
IUCN: Vulnerable
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