Species guide
How to catch Two-tone fingerfin
Chirodactylus brachydactylus
saltwatergame fishLatridae
The Two-tone fingerfin is a saltwater game fish found primarily around African coasts. It has a streamlined, fusiform body ideal for swift movement near reefs and rocky bottoms. This species preys on various invertebrates and is found from shallow shoreline waters down to 240 meters deep.
Where they live
Inhabits coastal waters near Africa, ranging from the shoreline to depths of about 240 meters. Prefers reef areas and rocky seabeds in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
Typical size
Up to about 40 cm
What they eat
- invertebrates
Best baits
- worms
- shrimp
- small crustaceans
Best lures
- soft plastic invertebrate imitations
- small jigs
- squid-like lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing near reefs
- light jigging
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