HUSSAR

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HUSSAR

Scientific Name: 
Lutjanus adetii
Fish Group: 
Salt/Fresh: 
Salt
Also Known As: 
HUSSAR
Rating: 
Countries: 
Australia
Description: 

A small reef fish that is tasty on the plate and also great bait for coral trout and red emperor.

How To Identify: 

Hussars are primarily a reddy-pink on the top running down to white on the belly.  They have a promient yellow stipe down the centre of their body making them quite easy to identify.

How To Catch: 

Primarily caught as a by catch when chasing other reef species and readily take most baits.

Where Found: 

Australia

Found in close reefs from Southern Queensland to Townsville in Queensland

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