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Western blue groper
Achoerodus gouldii
Photo: Pbsouthwood · CC BY-SA 3.0
Knowing the Western blue groper (Achoerodus gouldii) well helps you decide where and when to dive for it. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 5 and 35 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is curious, it approaches the diver, 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 2 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: curious, it approaches the diver.
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
Vieja azul australiana (es)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Western blue groper?
We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.
At what depth is Western blue groper found?
Usually between 5 and 35 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “hard”. It is also curious, it approaches the diver. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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