Species
Painted Sweetlip
Diagramma labiosum
Also known as slatey · slate sweetlip
Tier 2Eating8/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~50–80 cm typical
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Overview: about painted sweetlip
Large drab grey sweetlip of northern Australian reefs, often the dominant sweetlip on inshore reef structure. Strong, bullish fighters on bait gear and jigs. Excellent table fish.
Biology: Painted Sweetlip size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 50–80 cm (max 100 cm)
- Weight
- 2–10 kg
- Depth range
- 5–80 m
- Diet
- crustaceans, fish, molluscs
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Painted Sweetlip angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- whole pilchards on paternoster
- jigs along reef edges
Best season: when to catch painted sweetlip in Australia
No seasonal pattern for painted sweetlip yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: painted sweetlip fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for painted sweetlip yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.