Threadfin Salmon
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Scientific
Name |
Eleutheronema
tetradactylum |
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| Other
Names |
N/A |
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| World
Record |
9lb
5oz |
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Description
This group of fish are characterised
by their overshot upper jaw, they
have a bony hard head and long filamentous
rays ahead of the pectoral fin. Their
colour varies from blue to bluish-grey
or green on the back through to brassy-gold
in some fish. Their flanks are usually
silvery-white or grey, and the belly
creamy; fins are dusky. The body is
covered with small scales. An extremely
fast fighter, that often surprises
with a few extra runs.
Habitat
They are found in estuaries
where they range up stream as far
as the tidal limit. They are also
found in bays, inlets, harbour's, over
coastal mud and flat sand.
Feeding Habits
Their food intake varies
according to their location, but is
usually prawns, shrimp, crabs and
small fish.
Age and Growth
Threadfin Salmon usually
weigh around 1.0-4.0 kilos, but can
grow up to 18.0 kilos.
Tackle and Methods
Lure casting with spinners
and minnows or Flyfishing with dry
as well as wet flies.
Bait fishing with live prawns also
works very well when the rivers are
full of prawns.
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