Species
Ribaldo
Mora moro
Tier 4Eating9/10extra heavy tackleNSWVICSATAS
0 waypoints60–90 cm (max 110 cm) typical
Overview: about ribaldo
Deepwater cusk eel relative of southern Australian slope, taken on broadbill and hapuku trips at 400-800 m. Excellent eating; emerging deep-drop target.
Biology: Ribaldo size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Drop-off, Offshore
- Typical size
- 60–90 cm (max 110 cm)
- Weight
- 3–8 kg
- Depth range
- 300–1500 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Circumglobal deepwater
How to target: Ribaldo angling strategies
Generally fished with extra heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- electric reels in 500-800 m
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More information: ribaldo references & sources
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