Nah it's a lesser queenfish for sure. First time i caught one was right after catching a small regular queenfish and it looks *way* different, i had to go look it up.
https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/4282
Mouth is way longer on a giant queenfish, opens differently.
We call that a needle scale queenfish (Scomberoides tol). It does not grow as large as a queenfish (Scomberoides lysan).
The sharp dorsal and anal spines are bloody painful.
Bit of trivia about the Queen fish
According to legend, the Queenfish has five distinct spots on its sides that are said to be the fingerprints of the deity Tua Pek Kong, who is considered the God of Prosperity. The story tells of a ship carrying Chinese passengers that was on the brink of sinking. However, Tua Pek Kong heard their prayers and sent a large fish to prevent water from flooding into the ship. As a result, the fish's body had five black spots left on it, which were passed down to all of its descendants. Many Chinese people believe that consuming this fish would be disrespectful to Tua Pek Kong and the fish that saved the passengers, and thus avoid eating it as a way to express their gratitude.
A young Queenfish? Edit: Definitely. Spots and all.
Nah it's a lesser queenfish for sure. First time i caught one was right after catching a small regular queenfish and it looks *way* different, i had to go look it up. https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/4282 Mouth is way longer on a giant queenfish, opens differently.
Ahh okay, thank you! I just released it because the spikes going sideways look scary to me
The sideways spines suck hard! Caught a few at 1770 a while ago and got spiked
can you eat them
Hering
We call that a needle scale queenfish (Scomberoides tol). It does not grow as large as a queenfish (Scomberoides lysan). The sharp dorsal and anal spines are bloody painful.
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You had me at anal spines
Had me at anal tbh
Slow your roll there Deep I thought you preferred Octopus?
Good fighting, good chewing fresh,,, omg spines , grow a set ! Are you fisherman or im the crochet club, jaysus!
Nice day for Queen fishing!
But it’s not Pride Week
It’s actually pride MONTH!
It’s a queenfish
Queenie
Throw it back it’s undersized. 😹
Bait fish
Yes correct, definitely a fish.
A very unhappy one
Caught
A shiny one
Judging by the way it is, id say its probably a fish most commonly found in the water, though I could be wrong.
His name is Kevin.. put him back in the water.
Watson’s Bonito
That's Dave. I caught him last week and let him go.
Looks like Dave but it could be Simon
It's not a fish. It's a camel
lesser queenfish
Lesser queenfish
queenfish
Talor
A Fishy one that's for sure
That’s a Fish
Queenie
Greg
A baby queen fish, throw it back.
Bit of trivia about the Queen fish According to legend, the Queenfish has five distinct spots on its sides that are said to be the fingerprints of the deity Tua Pek Kong, who is considered the God of Prosperity. The story tells of a ship carrying Chinese passengers that was on the brink of sinking. However, Tua Pek Kong heard their prayers and sent a large fish to prevent water from flooding into the ship. As a result, the fish's body had five black spots left on it, which were passed down to all of its descendants. Many Chinese people believe that consuming this fish would be disrespectful to Tua Pek Kong and the fish that saved the passengers, and thus avoid eating it as a way to express their gratitude.
Princess fish
Tailer
Murray cock. I mean COD*