Species
Tomato Rockcod
Cephalopholis sonnerati
Tier 5Eating7/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~25–40 cm typical
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Overview: about tomato rockcod
Bright reddish tropical reef cod of northern Australia, common on inshore coral reef. Caught on bait around bommies. Pretty and edible.
Biology: Tomato Rockcod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 25–40 cm (max 60 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–3 kg
- Depth range
- 10–150 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Tomato Rockcod angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- bait around bommies
Best season: when to catch tomato rockcod in Australia
No seasonal pattern for tomato rockcod yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: tomato rockcod fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for tomato rockcod yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.