Snakehead Gudgeon illustration
Species

Snakehead Gudgeon

Giuris margaritacea
Also known as sleepy cod relative
Tier 4Eating6/10ultralight tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints20–30 cm (max 35 cm) typical

Overview: about snakehead gudgeon

Northern Australian freshwater gudgeon found in tropical rivers and creeks from QLD across to WA. Small predator caught on tiny lures and live bait — quality light-tackle target in the wet tropics.

Biology: Snakehead Gudgeon size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Creek, River
Typical size
20–30 cm (max 35 cm)
Weight
0.15–0.5 kg
Depth range
0–8 m
Diet
small fish, insects, crustaceans
Most active
nocturnal
Global range
Indo-Pacific

How to target: Snakehead Gudgeon angling strategies

Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • small soft plastics in tropical rivers

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