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Commercial Fishery for Balmain Bug (Ibacus
peronii)
Commercial Fishing for Balmain Bugs:
Also known as a Bay Lobster, Bug,
Shovelnose Lobster, Slipper Lobster, Squat Lobster and Mud Bug,
Flapjack. See Also:
Moreton Bay Bug
 Distribution - Balmain Bugs, also known as slipper
lobsters and shovelnose lobsters, are distributed throughout the southern half
of Australia from Queensland to Western Australia. They inhabit soft sand and
muddy environments in water depths ranging from 15 to 650 metres, but found most
commonly at depths of 150 metres.
Size - Balmain Bugs can reach a total length of over 25 centimetres and a weight
of around 400 grams.
Characteristics - Balmain Bugs are members of the family Scyllaridae and are
characterised by their broad, flat shaped bodies and large carapace. The species
also possesses broad but short, flattened antennae and five pairs of legs. The
Balmain bug is reddish in colour and its flat shape enables it to partly bury
itself in exposed soft sediments. They feed on small crustacea and algae and are
active at night.
Season
Available year round peaking in January and February.
Size and Weight
Average 120g, but commonly 80-200g with 10-14cm wide head.
Price
Medium-high priced, more expensive in areas where they are caught as
they are familiar and popular.
Imports
Various Ibacus species are occasionally imported from Asia, usually
as frozen tails.
Confusing Species - They are sometimes confused with the
Moreton Bay Bug (Thenus orientalis), however this bug is more elongate than
the Balmain Bug and its eyes are at the carapace margin rather than the carapace
midline as seen in the Balmain Bug.
| Scientific Name |
Ibacus peronii |
| Location |
Southern half of Australia |
| Season |
All year round |
| Size |
To 250mm total length |
| Australian Species Code |
00 703028 |
| Taste, Texture |
delicate sweet taste, medium texture. |
Exporters, Importers & Processors, Wholesale &
Agents of Balmain Bugs
See Also:
Balmain Bug (Ibacus peronii) Photographs and Information
Cooking Balmain Bugs | Recipes Using
Slipper Lobster
Commercial Fishery for Balmain Bug
(Ibacus peronii)
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