Species guide

How to catch Marbled plunderfish

Pogonophryne marmorata

Stylized 2D illustration of Marbled plunderfish
saltwaterArtedidraconidae

The marbled plunderfish is a small saltwater predator found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It has an elongated body and feeds on small crustaceans depending on its size. This species typically grows up to 21 cm in length and weighs up to 131 grams.

Where they live

Found in deep waters ranging from 140 to 1405 meters in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Prefers cold, deep marine environments.

Typical size

Up to about 21 cm

What they eat

  • gammaridean amphipods
  • mysids
  • isopods

Best baits

  • small crustacean baits
  • shrimp-like bait

Best lures

  • small deep-water jigs
  • soft plastic lures

How to fish for them

  • deep-water jigging
  • bottom fishing

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