Prickly Fanfish illustration
Species

Prickly Fanfish

Pterycombus petersii
Tier 5QLDWATAS
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Overview: about prickly fanfish

Prickly fanfish are occasional reef catches in QLD, WA and TAS, known for their striking appearance. Target them with small jigs and soft plastics in 10-50m over reef structure. Not commonly targeted, but can be a welcome bycatch for reef anglers.

Biology: Prickly Fanfish size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Reef
Global range
Indo Pacific

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