Apnaut
West Australian dhufish
Glaucosoma hebraicum
Photo: Rick Stuart-Smith / Reef Life Survey. · CC BY 3.0
The West Australian dhufish (Glaucosoma hebraicum) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 15 and 50 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 one of the hardest fish: patience and technique. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 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
Dhufish (es)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for West Australian dhufish?
We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.
At what depth is West Australian dhufish found?
Usually between 15 and 50 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “very hard”. 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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