Species guide
How to catch Manybar goatfish
Parupeneus multifasciatus
saltwatergame fishMullidae
The Manybar goatfish is a saltwater fish found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is known for its distinctive banded appearance and fusiform body shape. This species often hunts crabs, shrimps, and small fish along the seafloor, typically alone or in small groups.
Where they live
Inhabits inshore saltwater areas from shallow waters down to about 160 meters deep, common in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Usually solitary or found in small groups near the bottom.
Typical size
Up to about 35 cm
What they eat
- crabs
- shrimps
- small fishes
- stomatopods
- fish eggs
- octopus
- polychaetes
- various crustaceans
Best baits
- fresh shrimp
- crab pieces
- small fish chunks
- worms
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic grubs
- shrimp-imitating lures
- bottom bouncers
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- light jigging
- casting near reefs
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