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How to catch Gon's cardinalfish

Archamia bleekeri

Stylized 2D illustration of Gon's cardinalfish
saltwaterApogonidae

Gon's cardinalfish is a small, short and deep-bodied species found primarily in coastal and mangrove areas. It inhabits a range of environments from shallow inshore waters to silty reefs and shipwrecks. This fish feeds selectively on plankton and typically grows to just over 12 cm in length.

Where they live

Occurs in shallow to moderately deep inshore saltwater, including mangroves, coastal zones, silty reefs, muddy substrates, and near shipwrecks in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Typical size

Up to about 13 cm

What they eat

  • plankton

Best baits

  • small shrimp
  • plankton-like bait

Best lures

  • tiny soft plastics
  • small jigs

How to fish for them

  • light spinning gear
  • small bait rigs

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