Species guide
How to catch Painted sweetlips
Diagramma pictum
saltwatergame fishHaemulidae
The painted sweetlips is a striking saltwater fish known for its bold patterns and sizable presence. Juveniles favor seaweed beds while adults often inhabit coral reefs, either alone or in small groups. It is a predator that feeds on various invertebrates and smaller fish.
Where they live
Found in shallow to moderately deep coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, often nearshore among seaweed beds and coral structures.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crabs
- shrimp
- clams
- mollusks
Best baits
- shrimp bait
- crab bait
- small fish chunks
- clam meat
Best lures
- soft plastic shrimp lures
- jigs
- small crankbaits
- poppers
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- casting near reefs
- drift fishing
- light trolling
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