Species
Black-spotted Wrasse
Austrolabrus maculatus
Also known as Blackspotted Wrasse · Black-Spotted Parrot Fish · Black-Spotted Parrotfish · Blackspotted Parrotfish
Tier 5ultralight tackleVICQLDSAWA
0 waypoints5–9 cm (max 13 cm) typical
Overview: about black-spotted wrasse
Small but feisty wrasse found in inshore reefs and bays across VIC, QLD, SA and WA. Target with small soft plastics or jigs in 10-40m, requiring light tackle and finesse. Not a food fish due to its tiny size, but a fun catch for species hunters.
Biology: Black-spotted Wrasse size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 5–9 cm (max 13 cm)
- Depth range
- 10–40 m
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