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Malabar blood snapper

Malabar blood snapper

Lutjanus malabaricus

Family
Lutjanidae
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
7.9 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
7

Overview

Lutjanus malabaricus, the Malabar blood snapper, saddletail snapper, large-mouthed nannygai, large-mouthed sea-perch, Malabar snapper, nannygai, red bass, red bream, red emperor, red Jew, red snapper, saddletail seaperch, scarlet emperor or scarlet sea-perch, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific, where it is found east to Fiji and Japan.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Prawns

    Use live or fresh prawns on a running sinker rig.

  • Small fish

    Use herring or mullet as whole or cut bait.

  • Squid

    Fresh squid is highly effective; use strips or whole.

  • Pilchards

    Excellent as cut bait or whole, lightly weighted.

Artificial Lures

  • Halco Laser Pro 190Trolling Minnow

    Troll at various depths for best results.

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  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20Trolling Minnow

    Effective when trolled at moderate speeds.

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  • Daiwa Saltiga SK JigJig

    Use slow jigging motions near reefs.

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  • Z-Man MinnowZSoft Plastic

    Pair with a jighead for a realistic presentation.

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  • Nomad DTX Minnow 200Trolling Minnow

    Dives deep and triggers aggressive strikes.

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Techniques

Focus your efforts around reef structures and drop-offs, where Malabar blood snapper often congregate.

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Where to Find Malabar blood snapper

Aceh, Indonesia1 spotsSumatera Selatan, Indonesia1 spotsGoa, India1 spotsSulawesi Selatan, Indonesia1 spotsQueensland, Australia1 spotsKerala, India1 spotsMaharashtra, India1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Malabar blood snapper?+

Popular baits for Malabar blood snapper include Prawns, Small fish, Squid, Pilchards, Halco Laser Pro 190. Tip: Focus your efforts around reef structures and drop-offs, where Malabar blood snapper often congregate.

Where can I catch Malabar blood snapper?+

Malabar blood snapper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Aceh, Indonesia; Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia; Goa, India. WikiCatch lists 7 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Malabar blood snapper get?+

Malabar blood snapper (Lutjanus malabaricus) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 7.9 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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