Species
Smallmouth Hardyhead
Atherinosoma microstoma
Also known as hardyhead
Tier 4Eating3/10ultralight tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints5–8 cm (max 10 cm) typical
Overview: about smallmouth hardyhead
Small estuary baitfish of southern Australia, mainly cast-netted as bait for flathead, bream and salmon. Common in lower estuaries and tidal lakes.
Biology: Smallmouth Hardyhead size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary
- Typical size
- 5–8 cm (max 10 cm)
- Weight
- 0.005–0.015 kg
- Depth range
- 0–5 m
- Diet
- zooplankton, small invertebrates
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Smallmouth Hardyhead angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- cast nets in estuary shallows
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