Species
Barred Soapfish
Diploprion bifasciatum
Also known as Two-Banded Soapfish · Yellow Emperor
Tier 5light tackleNSWWA
0 waypoints10–18 cm (max 25 cm) typical
Overview: about barred soapfish
Small but feisty reef fish found in NSW and WA, the barred soapfish packs a punch for its size. Target them with small jigs, soft plastics or live baits in 1-50m over reef structure. Not a common catch, but a welcome surprise for anglers fishing lighter tackle.
Biology: Barred Soapfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 10–18 cm (max 25 cm)
- Depth range
- 1–50 m
- Diet
- relatively large prey
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
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