Species
Tropical Herring
Nematalosa erebi
Also known as bony bream · bony herring
Tier 4Eating2/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDSAWANT
0 waypoints15–25 cm (max 47 cm) typical
Overview: about tropical herring
Widespread freshwater herring of northern and inland Australian rivers, dams and waterholes. Critical food for barramundi, murray cod and other predators — often cast-netted as live bait. Inedible to humans.
Biology: Tropical Herring size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Creek, Dam, River
- Typical size
- 15–25 cm (max 47 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.5 kg
- Depth range
- 0–20 m
- Diet
- algae, detritus
- Global range
- Australia, New Guinea
How to target: Tropical Herring angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- cast nets in dams and rivers
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More information: tropical herring references & sources
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