Species
Stinker
Cheilodactylus rubrolabiatus
Also known as stinker morwong
Tier 5Eating5/10light tackleWA
0 waypoints25–40 cm (max 50 cm) typical
Overview: about stinker
Reddish southern WA morwong with a distinctive musky odour — hence the name. Found on rocky reef. Mostly released for its smell, but flesh is reasonable if scaled and chilled fast.
Biology: Stinker size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 25–40 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.4–2 kg
- Depth range
- 2–40 m
- Diet
- crustaceans
- Global range
- Southern Western Australia
How to target: Stinker angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental bait capture
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More information: stinker references & sources
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