Pomatomus saltatrix
Tailor
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Perciformes
Family
Pomatomidae
Genus
Pomatomus
Species
Pomatomus saltatrix
Status
vulnerable
Colours
Distinguishing features
Distinguishing features still need to be specified.
Size
- Up to 130 cm (Length of specimen)
Weight
- Up to 14.4 kg
Depth range
- From 2 m to 200 m
Synonyms
Comments
Very popular angling species. Common techniques include cast and retrieve pilchards/garfish/fish flesh strips on ganged or linked hooks, small live baits, lures such as chrome slices, spoons, lead slugs, minnows, jigs and flies. A light wire trace is helpful against Tailor's sharp teeth.
by Damon Bolton
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
Occur in oceanic and coastal waters. They are most common along surf beaches and rock headlands in clean, high energy waters, although adults can also be found in estuaries and into brackish water. Small fish may be found in shallow coastal waters at least 2m depth (FishBase). Feed on other fish, crustaceans and cephalopods.
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Danger
- significant discomfort - Reported to bite when handled (FishBase).