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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
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Knowing the Snapper (Chrysophrys auratus) well helps you decide where and when to dive for it. It usually frequents mixed bottoms and is found between 5 and 35 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is wary, hard to get close to, which shapes how to approach it.
It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 7 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: wary, hard to get close to.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | 30 cm |
| Queensland | 35 cm |
| Tasmania | 30 cm |
| Victoria | 28 cm |
| Western Australia | 45 cm |
| New Zealand | 30 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Pargo australiano (es) · Pagre austral (fr) · Australischer Schnapper (de)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Snapper?
It depends on the area. For example, New South Wales: 30 cm; Queensland: 35 cm; Tasmania: 30 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Snapper found?
Usually between 5 and 35 m, mostly over mixed bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also wary, hard to get close to. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
Log it in Apnaut
Add this species to your collection, log your catches with their size and check the legal minimum for your area, all from your phone.
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