Species
Sailfin Boarfish
Histiopterus typus
Also known as Threebar Boarfish · Sailfin Armourhead · Three-Barred Boarfish
Tier 5light tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints17–29 cm (max 42 cm) typical
Overview: about sailfin boarfish
Medium-sized reef fish found on deeper reefs off NSW, QLD, WA and NT, putting up a strong fight when hooked. Target them with jigs, soft plastics or live baits in 40-200m over rocky structure. Not as commonly caught as other reef species, but a great challenge for anglers.
Biology: Sailfin Boarfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 17–29 cm (max 42 cm)
- Depth range
- 40–421 m
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
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