Species
Purple Tuskfish
Choerodon cephalotes
Tier 3Eating9/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~30–45 cm typical
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Overview: about purple tuskfish
Striking tropical reef tuskfish of northern Australia, found across QLD and NT reefs. Caught on baits over reef edges. Top eating with sweet white flesh.
Biology: Purple Tuskfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 30–45 cm (max 60 cm)
- Weight
- 0.8–3 kg
- Depth range
- 3–50 m
- Diet
- molluscs, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Purple Tuskfish angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- baits over reef
Best season: when to catch purple tuskfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for purple tuskfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: purple tuskfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for purple tuskfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.