Species
Rainbow Wrasse
Suezichthys aylingi
Tier 5Eating4/10ultralight tackleNSWVICSATAS
0 waypoints~10–15 cm typical
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Range & spots
No mapped spots for this species yet.
This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Overview: about rainbow wrasse
Small colourful southern Australian reef wrasse, common bycatch on light bait gear. Pretty but not a target species.
Biology: Rainbow Wrasse size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 10–15 cm (max 20 cm)
- Weight
- 0.05–0.15 kg
- Depth range
- 3–50 m
- Diet
- small invertebrates
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Rainbow Wrasse angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental
Best season: when to catch rainbow wrasse in Australia
No seasonal pattern for rainbow wrasse yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: rainbow wrasse fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for rainbow wrasse yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.