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Black-blotched porcupinefish
Diodon liturosus
Overview
The black-blotched porcupinefish, also known as shortspine porcupinefish, is a member of the family Diodontidae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific on coral and rocky reefs and in inshore waters. Other names are the blotched porcupinefish and the brown-backed porcupinefish.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Small Crabs
Effective when fished near rocky structures.
- Shrimp
Use live or fresh dead shrimp on a hook.
- Small Fish
Smaller baitfish like silversides can work well.
- Squid
Cut squid into small pieces and use as bait.
- Worms
Use earthworms or sandworms when available.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1140-M12MinnowBuy
Retrieve slowly near reefs.
- Berkley Gulp! Sandworm 4-inchSoft PlasticBuy
Rig on a jig head and bounce along the bottom.
- Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SSpoonBuy
Cast and retrieve with a slow, wobbling action.
- Storm Wildeye Swim Shad 03SwimbaitBuy
Effective in murky waters due to its vibration.
- Rapala X-Rap 08JerkbaitBuy
Use a twitch-pause retrieve.
Techniques
Black-blotched porcupinefish are often found near reefs and rocky areas, so focus your fishing efforts in these habitats and use a slow retrieve.
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Where to Find Black-blotched porcupinefish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Black-blotched porcupinefish?+
Popular baits for Black-blotched porcupinefish include Small Crabs, Shrimp, Small Fish, Squid, Worms. Tip: Black-blotched porcupinefish are often found near reefs and rocky areas, so focus your fishing efforts in these habitats and use a slow retrieve.
Where can I catch Black-blotched porcupinefish?+
Black-blotched porcupinefish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Sonora, Mexico. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Black-blotched porcupinefish get?+
Black-blotched porcupinefish (Diodon liturosus) can reach up to 64.9999976 cm in length and 9.5432 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.
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