Species
Redspot Wrasse
Coris dorsomacula
Tier 5Eating4/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLD
0 waypoints~15–22 cm typical
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Overview: about redspot wrasse
Small colourful reef wrasse common on east-coast Australian inshore reef. Light-tackle bycatch.
Biology: Redspot Wrasse size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 15–22 cm (max 28 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.3 kg
- Depth range
- 3–40 m
- Diet
- small invertebrates
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Redspot 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 redspot wrasse in Australia
No seasonal pattern for redspot 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: redspot wrasse fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for redspot wrasse yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.