Fish species in Japan
Asian sheepshead wrasse
コブダイ · kobudai
Semicossyphus reticulatus
Asian sheepshead wrasse develop a pronounced forehead in large males. Powerful jaws and rocky cover require sturdy tackle.
Habitat and season
Rocky reefs and harbour structure.
- Recorded fishing season
- Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
- Scientific name
- Semicossyphus reticulatus
- Japanese name
- コブダイ
Months are a broad guide, not a current catch forecast. Region, water temperature and local closures can change the season.
Fishing methods
Static bottom-bait fishing
A sinker holds a baited trace near bottom while the angler watches the rod tip or line.
Ishidai — heavy rock-shore bottom fishing
Strong bottom tackle presents shellfish or other permitted bait for beakfish near rocky structure.
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Detailed Japanese species notes
大型雄は額と下あごが大きく張り出す。厚い唇と丈夫な歯。成魚は赤褐色、幼魚は白い横帯がある。
強い歯でかみます。口の中へ指を入れず、長いプライヤーを使用。テトラへ降りず安全な足場から取り込みます。
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