Species guide
How to catch Common pandora
Pagellus erythrinus
saltwatergame fishSparidae
The Common pandora is a popular saltwater game fish known for its striking appearance and sport quality. It is part of the bream family and can grow up to 60 cm in length. This species is a predator that actively hunts small marine animals.
Where they live
Found in saltwater environments across the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and parts of Asia, the Common pandora inhabits depths down to 300 meters, favoring coastal waters.
Typical size
Up to about 60 cm
What they eat
- cuttlefish
- small squids
- amphipods
- caprellids
- corophium
- small crustaceans
- marine macrofauna
Best baits
- small cuttlefish pieces
- squid strips
- crustacean bait
- shrimp
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic lures
- minnow-type plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- light tackle spinning
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