Species guide
How to catch Doublebar goatfish
Parupeneus trifasciatus
saltwaterMullidae
The Doublebar goatfish is a fusiform saltwater fish known for its distinctive double bars. It inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs, using its chin barbels to locate hidden prey. This species feeds on crustaceans by day and shifts to fishes and crab larvae at night.
Where they live
Found on lagoon and seaward reefs across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, adults prefer rocky or coralline reefs with vertical relief, from shallow waters down to 80 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 35 cm
What they eat
- crustaceans
- worms
- small fish
- crab larvae
Best baits
- pieces of shrimp
- small crustaceans
- worms
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastics
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- bait fishing
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