Species guide
How to catch Leopard coralgrouper
Plectropomus leopardus
saltwatergame fishEpinephelidae
The Leopard coralgrouper is a striking saltwater predator found in coral reefs. It is known for its beautiful blue spots and strong territorial behavior. This species feeds mainly on small fish and occasionally crustaceans as juveniles.
Where they live
Found in coral reefs across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, generally between 3 and 100 meters deep. Often seen near cleaner fish and shrimp, sometimes schooling when feeding.
Typical size
Up to about 120 cm
What they eat
- small fish such as atherinids and scarids
- juvenile benthic crustaceans
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- shrimp
- live small baitfish
Best lures
- soft plastic paddletails
- jigs
- small diving plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing near reef structures
- casting and retrieving lures around coral heads
- live bait fishing
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