Fishing for Tupong

Pseudaphritis urvillii

The Tupong is a small, elongated fish typically reaching 12-16 inches and weighing up to 2 pounds. It inhabits freshwater and estuarine environments in southeastern Australia. With a mottled brown and green coloration, it blends into its surroundings. The Tupong is an opportunistic feeder, consuming insects, crustaceans, and small fish, and exhibits solitary and nocturnal behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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