Species
Western King Wrasse
Coris auricularis
Tier 4Eating5/10light tackleSAWA
0 waypoints20–30 cm (max 40 cm) typical
Overview: about western king wrasse
Common southern WA reef wrasse, frequently caught on light bait gear when chasing pinkies or dhufish. Pretty bycatch, mostly released.
Biology: Western King Wrasse size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 20–30 cm (max 40 cm)
- Weight
- 0.2–1 kg
- Depth range
- 3–40 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans
- Global range
- Southwestern Australia
How to target: Western King Wrasse angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small bait on reef
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