Species guide
How to catch Blackspot tuskfish
Choerodon schoenleinii
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#0253SaltwaterGame FishSaltwaterPacificIndian Ocean
The Blackspot tuskfish is a striking saltwater fish known for its powerful jaws and colorful appearance. It is a solitary predator that feeds on hard-shelled animals. Anglers prize it for its fighting ability and size.
Where they live
Found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans on flat sandy or weedy bottoms near lagoon and seaward reefs, at depths from 10 to 60 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- crustaceans
- mollusks
- sea urchins
Best baits
- crustacean bait
- shellfish bait
- small squid
Best lures
- hard-bodied lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- reef fishing
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