Species
Stripey Seapike
Sphyraena pinguis
Also known as striped seapike
Tier 5Eating5/10ultralight tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints20–30 cm (max 40 cm) typical
Overview: about stripey seapike
Small striped seapike of inshore northern Australian waters, often around jetties and wharves. Light-tackle target on small metals; modest table fish.
Biology: Stripey Seapike size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Wharf
- Typical size
- 20–30 cm (max 40 cm)
- Weight
- 0.15–0.5 kg
- Depth range
- 0–30 m
- Diet
- small fish
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Stripey Seapike angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small metals around jetty lights
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: lowAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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