JAVELIN FISH, SILVER

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JAVELIN FISH, SILVER

Scientific Name: 
Pomadasys argenteus
Salt/Fresh: 
Salt
Also Known As: 
Silver Javelin Fish; Spotted Grunter; Small Spotted Javelin Fish; White Finned Javelin Fish; Grunter; Grunter Bream; Trumpeter; JAVELIN FISH, SILVER
Rating: 
Countries: 
Australia
Description: 
Javelin Fish are an inshore fish from the northern half of Australia
How To Identify: 
Javelin Fish are often mistaken for a Bream by amateur fisherman however they have a square cut tail whereas Bream have a forked tail. Javelin Fish make a Grunting sound when caught, hence its other name Grunter. Javelin Fish are silver colour. The name Javelin Fish comes from the sharp spine on its anul fin. Silver Javelin Fish grows to 60cm. It can be distinguished from the Barred Javelin Fish by spots that on the Silver are scattered in their distribution and not arranged in a bar type fashion like the Barred Javelin Fish. Also as the Barred Javelin Fish gets mature it develops a golden, green back whereas the Silver Javelin remains a darker silver.
How To Catch: 
Javelin Fish are caught with typical offshore reef type rigs. Sometimes targeted however often caught by fisherman fishing for other reef fish on inshore reefs and rocky areas. No need for heavy tackle but many are caught on such when fishing for other species, however light tackle say 5-8 kg is fine. Javelin fish will take most baits including, squid, fish baits such as pilchards or prawns.
Where Found: 
Javelin Fish are found in the northern part of Australia from the lower end of the Queensland Coastline to the top of Western Australia. Javelin Fish prefer estuaries and bays. It likes firm or rocky bottoms in the deeper parts of the estuary or bay.

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