Growing up to 1.3 metres in length, these fast and slender predatory fish are known for their aggressive attitude, making them easy targets for fishing lures. Feeding on smaller fish and crustaceans, ŋyarakawurray relies on its large eyes and enormous mouth – which is lined with small sandpaper-like ‘teeth’ –  coupled with deadly speed, to locate, hunt and procure prey. 

Found all over Australia, ŋyarakawurray spawn offshore, its larvae then moving to inland estuaries and riverways where they grow to adolescence, before returning to the ocean. At home both in freshwater and salt, they can tolerate water twice the salinity of seawater.