Snook (Sphyraena novaehollandiae)

Snook are a prized eating species across southern Australian where it occurs in bays and estuaries.

Locally very common from hard up against the rocky shore line near Tomahawk Island to across the grass beds throughout the bay.

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What habitats does Sphyraena novaehollandiae live in?

Reef edges that adjoin patchy seagrass and sand

What is the distribution of Sphyraena novaehollandiae?

Southern Australia From WA to NSW including Tasmania

How big does Sphyraena novaehollandiae grow?

Can grow up to 110cm

Rules & Regulations

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Common Name:Snook

GenusSphyraena

Speciesnovaehollandiae

Family Name:Sphyraenidae

Aliases: Australian barracuda, arrow barracuda, pike, shortfin barracuda,

Origin:Native

Conservation Status:Not Evaluated

Tags: trolling lure pike snorkelling

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Species Added: 12-07-2020 00:00:00

Species Updated: 20-10-2022 00:00:00

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