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How to catch Marbled moray cod

Muraenolepis marmorata

Stylized 2D illustration of Marbled moray cod
saltwaterMuraenolepididae

The marbled moray cod is an elongated saltwater fish found in Atlantic and Indian Ocean shelves and slopes. It feeds selectively on zooplankton and is not considered a game fish. It grows up to about 44 cm in length.

Where they live

Found on continental and insular shelves and slopes in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, from shallow depths of 30 meters to deep waters reaching 1600 meters.

Typical size

Up to about 44 cm

What they eat

  • zooplankton

Best baits

  • small shrimp
  • plankton-like bait

Best lures

  • small jigs
  • soft plastics mimicking plankton

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • deep water jigging

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