Species
Spikey Oreo
Neocyttus rhomboidalis
Tier 5Eating8/10extra heavy tackleNSWVICSATAS
0 waypoints30–40 cm (max 50 cm) typical
Overview: about spikey oreo
Deepwater dory-relative of southern Australian slope, mostly a commercial trawl species. Occasionally taken on rod-and-line in extreme depths. Premium eating.
Biology: Spikey Oreo size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Drop-off, Offshore
- Typical size
- 30–40 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2 kg
- Depth range
- 500–1500 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans, krill
- Global range
- Southern Hemisphere deepwater
How to target: Spikey Oreo angling strategies
Generally fished with extra heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- commercial trawl primarily
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