Species
Black Tiger Prawn
Penaeus monodon
Tier 3Eating10/10ultralight tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~15–25 cm typical
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Overview: about black tiger prawn
Large tropical penaeid prawn of northern Australian estuaries and inshore waters, central to the NT and QLD commercial fishery. Cast-netted at night by rec anglers in northern estuaries.
Biology: Black Tiger Prawn size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 15–25 cm (max 35 cm)
- Weight
- 0.05–0.25 kg
- Depth range
- 0–50 m
- Diet
- detritus, small invertebrates
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Black Tiger Prawn angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- cast nets at night on tides
Best season: when to catch black tiger prawn in Australia
No seasonal pattern for black tiger prawn yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: black tiger prawn fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for black tiger prawn yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.