Size Max Length 90cm.

Habitat The Southern calamari squid is a mollusc and is distributed from Northern Queensland along the Eastern and southern coasts to Western Australia. More abundant in the southern states. Identified from other squid species by the length of it’s wing flaps which run for the length of it’s body. White appearance with rusty brown colouring.

Qualities Average fighter on light line, squid move by water jet propulsion.

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Hints Squid are rarely found far from shelter, even when they are out hunting at first and last light. Areas which squid find attractive are naturally occurring formations like patches of reef, sometimes quite small patches, mussel beds, sea grass meadows and kelp beds. Squid are also attracted to man made structures like rock breakwaters, jetty pylons, mussel leases and boat moorings.