Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
Also called barra, Asian seabass
A large, silvery predatory fish native to the Indo-Pacific region, highly prized for both sport fishing and aquaculture. Known for their aggressive strikes and strong fighting ability.
Barramundi at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lates calcarifer
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches
- IGFA world record
- 83 lbs 7 oz
- Water
- Both
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Tropical rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters of Indo-Pacific. Explosive strikes and aerial fights.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a barramundi through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBarramundi questions people ask
Barramundi is Lates calcarifer. Anglers also call it barra, Asian seabass.
A typical barramundi runs 24-48 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 83 lbs 7 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every barramundi you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Tropical rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters of Indo-Pacific. Explosive strikes and aerial fights. It is a water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record barramundi weighed 83 lbs 7 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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