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Green jobfish (uku)
Aprion virescens
Photo: Jean-Lou Justine · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Green jobfish (uku) (Aprion virescens) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents reef and is found between 10 and 45 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is wary, hard to get close to, which shapes how to approach it.
It's a demanding fish: it needs stealth and experience. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 3 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: wary, hard to get close to.
Minimum size
We don't have a verified size for this species. Check your local regulations before taking it.
Where to catch it
Other names
Pargo verde (es)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Green jobfish (uku)?
We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.
At what depth is Green jobfish (uku) found?
Usually between 10 and 45 m, mostly over reef.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “hard”. It is also wary, hard to get close to. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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