Fishing for Australian sawtail

Prionurus microlepidotus

The Sixplate sawtail is a marine fish characterized by its elongated body and distinctive bony plates along its sides. It primarily feeds on algae and inhabits coral reefs and rocky coastal areas. Typically reaching up to 16 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, this species is known for its social behavior, often forming schools for protection. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Australian sawtail

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Australian sawtail

Walsh Bay

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Australian sawtail

17 in · 3 lb

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Woolloomooloo Bay

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Woolloomooloo Bay

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Woolloomooloo Bay

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Australian sawtail

Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson)

19 in · 4 lb

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Walsh Bay

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Australian sawtail

Northern Beaches coastal waters

14 in · 5 lb

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Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson)

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