Species guide
How to catch Blackbar devil
Plectroglyphidodon dickii
The Blackbar devil is a small, colorful damselfish commonly seen around coral reefs. It is opportunistic, feeding on filamentous algae, small invertebrates, and occasionally small fish. This species is not pursued as a game fish but adds vibrant life to tropical reef ecosystems.
Where they live
Found in clear lagoon and seaward reefs within the Pacific and Indian Oceans, especially around coral-rich surge zones and Pocillopora or Acropora corals, at depths from the surface down to 20 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 12 cm
What they eat
- filamentous algae
- small benthic invertebrates
- small fishes
Best baits
- small pieces of marine worm
- shrimp
- small fish chunks
Best lures
- tiny jigs
- micro soft plastics
- small flies
How to fish for them
- light tackle fishing
- micro jigging
- small bait casting
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