Fishing for Blackblotch squirrelfish

Sargocentron melanospilos

The Blackblotch squirrelfish is a vibrant reef fish known for its striking red body and distinctive black spot near the dorsal fin. Typically reaching 6-8 inches in length and weighing around 1 pound, it inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific. Nocturnal by nature, it feeds on small invertebrates and crustaceans, often sheltering in crevices during the day. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Venomous

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Blackblotch squirrelfish

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Blackblotch squirrelfish

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