Fishing for Koester

Acanthistius sebastoides

The Koester is a robust fish with a mottled brown and red body, reaching up to 20 inches and weighing around 5 pounds. It inhabits rocky coastal areas and kelp forests. Primarily a carnivore, it feeds on smaller fish and invertebrates. Known for its solitary and territorial behavior, the Koester is an adept ambush predator. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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