Species
Southern Blue Devilfish
Paraplesiops meleagris
Tier 5Eating6/10light tackleVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints20–30 cm (max 35 cm) typical
Regulations
WA
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| WA | — | — |
totally protected | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about southern blue devilfish
Striking dark-blue spotted reef fish of southern Australian caves and ledges. Mostly a diver's species — rarely caught on rod-and-line. Protected in WA.
Biology: Southern Blue Devilfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 20–30 cm (max 35 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–0.8 kg
- Depth range
- 3–50 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, fish
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Southern Blue Devilfish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental capture (release-only in WA)
Recent community catches: anglers who caught southern blue devilfish
No southern blue devilfish catches logged yet. Log one and you'll be recognised here.
More information: southern blue devilfish references & sources
Saved.