Common Name: Large Mouth Nannygai
Species Name: Lutjanus malabaricus
Description
The Large Mouth Nannygai is also known as Reds, Big Mouth Nannygai, Saddle Tail Snapper and Red Snapper. The overall body colour of the Large Mouth Nannygai is an intense red on the upper flanks which progress down the body to a more reddish pink belly area. The Large mouth Nannygai has a distinctive saddle spot positioned between the lower dorsal fin and caudal fin. Large Mouth Nannygai can grow to approximately 14kg and 100cm in length.
Distribution
Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia
Tackle
Medium Tackle to Heavy Tackle
Baits
Pilchards, Garfish, Mullet, Squid and Prawns
Please Note: Bag limits, minimum and maximum lengths are subject to change and review by your State Fisheries Department.
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