Species
Cherabin
Macrobrachium spinipes
Also known as giant freshwater prawn (north)
Tier 4Eating9/10ultralight tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints15–25 cm (max 35 cm) typical
Overview: about cherabin
Large native freshwater prawn of northern Australian rivers, especially the Kimberley and NT. Caught in baited drop nets at night around snags. Premium freshwater seafood.
Biology: Cherabin size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Creek, River
- Typical size
- 15–25 cm (max 35 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.4 kg
- Depth range
- 0–8 m
- Diet
- detritus, small invertebrates
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Northern Australia, New Guinea
How to target: Cherabin angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- baited drop nets at night in tropical rivers
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More information: cherabin references & sources
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