Crimsonband Wrasse illustration
Species

Crimsonband Wrasse

Notolabrus gymnogenis
Tier 3Eating7/10light tackleNSWVICQLD
0 waypoints25–35 cm (max 45 cm) typical

Overview: about crimsonband wrasse

Common east-coast wrasse of NSW and southern QLD inshore reef. Often caught alongside blue-throat wrasse on light gear over rocky reef.

Biology: Crimsonband Wrasse size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Reef
Typical size
25–35 cm (max 45 cm)
Weight
0.3–1.2 kg
Depth range
1–40 m
Diet
crustaceans, molluscs
Global range
Southwest Pacific

How to target: Crimsonband Wrasse angling strategies

Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • small baits on rocky reef

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