The Australian bonytongue is a striking freshwater fish known for its elongated body and metallic sheen. It typically grows up to 36 inches and weighs around 15 pounds. Inhabiting slow-moving rivers and billabongs in northern Australia, it feeds on insects, crustaceans, and small fish. This solitary species is known for its territorial behavior and impressive jumping ability. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Australian bonytongue.