Species guide
How to catch Crimson jobfish
Pristipomoides filamentosus
The crimson jobfish is a striking elongated snapper found across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. It is a nocturnal predator that feeds on benthic invertebrates, smaller fish, and cephalopods. This species is valued as a game fish due to its size and fighting ability.
Where they live
Found on continental shelves at depths from 40 to 400 meters, the crimson jobfish has both demersal and pelagic habits. It inhabits saltwater regions in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- amphipods
- crabs
- shrimp
- tunicates
- salps
Best baits
- shrimp
- small fish
- squid
- cut bait
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
- deep-diving plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep jigging
- drift fishing
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