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Luderick
Girella tricuspidata
Photo: Richard Ling from NSW, Australia · CC BY-SA 2.0
Knowing the Luderick (Girella tricuspidata) well helps you decide where and when to dive for it. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 0 and 15 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is it moves in schools, which shapes how to approach it.
It's relatively accessible with basic technique. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 2 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: it moves in schools.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | 27 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Chopa australiana (es)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Luderick?
It depends on the area. For example, New South Wales: 27 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Luderick found?
Usually between 0 and 15 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “easy”. It is also it moves in schools. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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