Species guide
How to catch Central Australian catfish
Porochilus argenteus
freshwatergame fishPlotosidae
The Central Australian catfish is a freshwater species with an elongated body and a silvery appearance. It inhabits slow-flowing streams with sandy or rocky bottoms. This catfish is known for its distinctive eel-like tail and is sought after by anglers.
Where they live
Lives in slow-flowing freshwater streams across parts of Oceania, favoring sandy or rocky substrates.
Typical size
Up to about 35 cm
What they eat
- small crustaceans
- insects
- larvae
- detritus
Best baits
- worms
- small freshwater shrimp
- insect larvae
Best lures
- soft plastic baits
- small jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light tackle angling
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