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King George whiting
Sillaginodes punctatus · Sea
Australian southern waters bottom-feeder, prized for the table.
Photo: Source: Rick Stuart-Smith / Reef life Survey. License: CC by Attribution, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND Apr–Oct. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Typical size | 30–38 cm · record about 50 cm |
| Diet | Worms, shellfish, crabs |
| Regions | Oceania |
Catching tip. Small hooks with pipis or squid over seagrass.
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