Species
Western Blue Devil
Paraplesiops sinclairi
Tier 5Eating6/10light tackleWA
0 waypoints20–30 cm (max 35 cm) typical
Regulations
WA
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| WA | — | — |
protected | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about western blue devil
Striking dark-bodied southern WA reef cave-dweller. Mostly a diver's species; rarely caught. Often protected — verify status.
Biology: Western Blue Devil 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 fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Southwestern Australia
How to target: Western Blue Devil angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental — protected status applies
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More information: western blue devil references & sources
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