Roundjaw Bonefish
Albula glossodonta
A species of bonefish found in tropical and subtropical waters, known for its distinctive rounded jaw structure. This species is highly prized by fly fishermen for its speed and fighting ability in shallow water.
Roundjaw Bonefish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Albula glossodonta
- Typical size
- 18-26 inches, 3-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Flats
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Found in shallow flats, mangrove creeks, and sandy bottoms in tropical waters. Anglers typically sight-fish for them in clear, shallow water using light tackle and flies or small bait, often wading or poling from flats boats.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a roundjaw bonefish 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™ worksRoundjaw Bonefish questions people ask
Roundjaw Bonefish is Albula glossodonta.
A typical roundjaw bonefish runs 18-26 inches, 3-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every roundjaw bonefish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow flats, mangrove creeks, and sandy bottoms in tropical waters. Anglers typically sight-fish for them in clear, shallow water using light tackle and flies or small bait, often wading or poling from flats boats. It is a salt water species, filed under flats in the Fishdex.
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.
Tomorrow morning starts tonight
Set your home water, pick a drive radius, and wake up to a plan.
iPhone with iOS 17 or later, or Android 8.0 or later. Setup takes about a minute.