Species
Whitespotted Toadfish
Arothron hispidus
Also known as Stars-And-Stripes Puffer · Broad Barred Puffer · Broad-Barred Puffer · Broad-Barred Toadfish · Ringed Puffer · Stars and Stripes Puffer · Stars and Stripes Toadfish · Stars and Stripes Toado
Tier 5medium tackleNSWQLDWA
0 waypoints20–35 cm (max 50 cm) typical
Overview: about whitespotted toadfish
Nocturnal reef and estuary inhabitant found in NSW, QLD and WA, growing to 50cm with a reputation for strong fighting. Target with small to medium soft plastics, jigs or baitfish imitations at night in 5-50m over structure. Be aware that Whitespotted Toadfish are poisonous and should be handled with care.
Biology: Whitespotted Toadfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Mangrove, Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 20–35 cm (max 50 cm)
- Diet
- calcareous or coralline algae, molluscs, tunicates, sponges, corals, zoanthids, crabs, polychaetes, starfish, urchins, krill, and silversides
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
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