Species guide
How to catch Nurseryfish
Kurtus gulliveri
freshwaterbrackishgame fishKurtidae
The Nurseryfish is known for its unique reproductive behavior and deep, short body shape. It is a predator that hunts small fish, shrimps, and crayfish. This species can grow up to 63 cm in length.
Where they live
Found in mangrove and nipa swamps, brackish estuaries, and slow-flowing turbid rivers across Asia and Oceania. It thrives in freshwater and brackish habitats.
Typical size
Up to about 63 cm
What they eat
- small fishes
- shrimps
- crayfish
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- shrimp bait
- crayfish chunks
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- jigs
- minnow lures
How to fish for them
- bait fishing
- light jigging
- cast and retrieve
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