Estuary Cobbler

Interesting Info

• Estuary Cobbler is a shallow water species living in both brackish and marine waters. They are commonly found on the east coast from southern QLD down to VIC, SA & southern WA.
• They have a distinctive shovel-shaped head that is wide and flat, with a long, slender body and a smooth, scaleless skin.
• They do have venomous spines on their dorsal and pectoral fins.
• Estuary cobblers are solitary creatures and are not known to form schools or social groups.
• Cobblers are a nocturnal fish, hiding under structure, holes & bank ledges during the day.
• The Estuary Cobbler is also known for its ability to survive in low-oxygen environments, which allows it to thrive in the murky, brackish waters of estuaries.
• Estuary Cobbler are omnivores, feeding on smaller fish, crustaceans, worms, molluscs, algae & organic debris.
• Estimated lifespan is up to 20 years with the fish maturing between 3 & 4 years of age.
• The main predators of the cobbler include sharks, larger predatory fish & marine birds.
• They are sometimes referred to as “living fossils” because they are one of the oldest known species of catfish, with fossil records dating back over 100 million years.