Species
Telescopefish
Mendosoma lineatum
Also known as Real Bastard Trumpeter · Common Trumpeter
Tier 5light tackleTAS
0 waypoints16–28 cm (max 40 cm) typical
Overview: about telescopefish
Small to medium-sized trumpeter found in TAS reefs and bays, putting up a decent fight on light tackle. Target with small jigs, soft plastics or tiny baitfish imitations in 1-20m, particularly around structure and tide pools. Not commonly targeted for food, but a interesting catch for species hunters.
Biology: Telescopefish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Reef
- Typical size
- 16–28 cm (max 40 cm)
- Diet
- plankton above the substrate
- Global range
- Southern Ocean
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