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Sooty Grunter.
Description:
A stocky fish known to grow to 50 cm (4 kg)
but are more commonly caught at 25 cm (0.4 kg). In Peter Faust Dam catches
have been reported at 60 cm in length, with more common catches of between 35
cm to 55 cm. Colouration varies from dark brown to sooty black (hence the
name), to various shades of brown to gold. Some fish have irregular patches
of gold on a dark body.
Habitat:
The Sooty Grunter's natural range is in northern
Queensland freshwaters throughout the Gulf of Carpentaria and in north-east coastal
systems. They prefer rivers with clear flowing water and a sandy or rocky
substrate, but have a wide range of environmental tolerance.
Notes:
Sooty Grunter are not considered a good eating
fish and should be released. They are a great sports fish and are caught
on both fly and lure.
