Species
Purple Tuskfish
Choerodon cephalotes
Tier 3Eating9/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints30–45 cm (max 60 cm) typical
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
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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