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Wreckfish
Polyprion americanus
Photo: Stephane Lesbats (IFREMER, Pôle Images, Centre Bretagne - ZI de la Pointe du Diable - CS 10070 - 29280 Plouzané, France) · CC BY 4.0
The Wreckfish (Polyprion americanus) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 30 and 70 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is usually solitary, 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 2 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: usually solitary.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| Balearic Islands | 45 cm |
| Mediterranean | 45 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Cherna (es) · Cherne (pt) · Cernier (fr) · Cernia di fondale (it) · Wrackbarsch (de) · Βλάχος (el) · Kirnja glavulja (hr) · Hani (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Wreckfish?
It depends on the area. For example, Balearic Islands: 45 cm; Mediterranean: 45 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Wreckfish found?
Usually between 30 and 70 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “very hard”. It is also usually solitary. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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