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Jarbua terapon

Jarbua terapon

Terapon jarbua

Family
Terapontidae
Max Length
36 cm
Max Weight
1.4 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
41

Overview

Terapon jarbua, also known as the jarbua terapon, crescent grunter, crescent banded grunter, crescent perch, spiky trumpeter, thornfish or tiger perch, is a species of ray-finned fish, of the family Terapontidae with a distribution in the Indo-Pacific. It is an important commercial species within its range and is sometimes found in the aquarium trade where it is known as "target fish" for the pattern visible from above.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Prawns

    Effective when fished near the bottom.

  • Shrimp

    A readily available and popular choice.

  • Worms

    Use earthworms or bloodworms.

  • Small crabs

    Fish near rocky structures.

  • Squid

    Cut into small pieces for bait.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Retrieve slowly, imitating injured baitfish.

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  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Silver or gold blades work well.

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  • Storm Wildeye Swim Shad 03Soft Plastic

    Rig weedless to avoid snags.

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  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1148-HGHCrankbait

    Erratic retrieve triggers strikes.

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  • Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SCrankbait

    Perfect for smaller streams and estuaries.

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Techniques

Jarbua terapon often congregate around structure, so target rocks, piers, and mangroves for best results.

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Where to Find Jarbua terapon

New South Wales, Australia7 spotsQueensland, Australia7 spotsTỉnh An Giang, Vietnam1 spotsMaharashtra, India1 spotsJawa Barat, Indonesia1 spotsOccidental Mindoro, Philippines1 spotsJawa Timur, Indonesia1 spotsNorthern Mindanao, Philippines1 spotsAceh, Indonesia1 spotsKepulauan Riau, Indonesia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Jarbua terapon?+

Popular baits for Jarbua terapon include Prawns, Shrimp, Worms, Small crabs, Squid. Tip: Jarbua terapon often congregate around structure, so target rocks, piers, and mangroves for best results.

Where can I catch Jarbua terapon?+

Jarbua terapon can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include New South Wales, Australia; Queensland, Australia; Tỉnh An Giang, Vietnam. WikiCatch lists 41 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Jarbua terapon get?+

Jarbua terapon (Terapon jarbua) can reach up to 36.000001399999995 cm in length and 1.3798 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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