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Indian Bullethead Parrotfish
Chlorurus sordidus
Indian Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) is a reef-dwelling parrotfish of tropical Indo-Pacific waters, common on coral and rubble habitats where it grazes algae and scrapes turf from hard substrate. It has a robust beak-like mouth and often changes sex from female to terminal male.
Indian Lionfish
Pterois miles
Indian lionfish (Pterois miles) is a venomous reef-associated predator native to the western Indian Ocean and invasive in parts of the Mediterranean. It lurks by day and ambushes small fishes and crustaceans at dusk and night.
Indian Ocean Humbug
Dascyllus abudafur
The Indian Ocean humbug is a small reef damselfish found around coral and rocky reefs in the western Indian Ocean. It lives close to shelter in small groups and is best known as a hardy, territorial reef fish rather than a true angling target.
Indian Redfin Butterflyfish
Chaetodon trifasciatus
A reef-associated butterflyfish of the Indo-Pacific, the Indian Redfin Butterflyfish is strongly tied to live coral and is often seen in pairs or small groups. It is not a common angling target and is best appreciated by divers and snorkelers rather than anglers.
Indian Sailfin Tang
Zebrasoma desjardinii
Indian Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma desjardinii) is a reef-associated surgeonfish from the western Indian Ocean and Red Sea, prized in the marine aquarium trade more than as a food fish. It is an algae grazer that uses its sail-like dorsal and anal fins for display and maneuvering.
Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major
Abudefduf vaigiensis
Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major is a bold, reef-associated damselfish common on shallow tropical coasts and around harbors, jetties, and coral heads. It feeds opportunistically on plankton, algae, and small benthic invertebrates and is often curious around divers and anglers.
Indo-Pacific Yellowtail Damsel
Neoglyphidodon nigroris
Indo-Pacific Yellowtail Damsel (Neoglyphidodon nigroris) is a reef-dwelling damselfish from shallow coral habitats across the Indo-Pacific. Juveniles are bright yellow; adults become darker with a contrasting yellow tail. It is not a common target for anglers.
Inshore Lizardfish
Synodus foetens
Inshore Lizardfish (Synodus foetens) is a slender ambush predator common in shallow coastal waters. It lies buried or motionless on sandy bottoms and strikes small fish and shrimp with speed.
Island Grouper
Mycteroperca fusca
Island Grouper (Mycteroperca fusca) is a western Atlantic serranid found around rocky reefs, ledges, and coastal drop-offs, especially in the tropical eastern Atlantic islands. It is a reef-associated ambush predator and is not a major recreational target in most places.
Jewel Damsel
Stegastes lacrymatus
Jewel Damsel, Stegastes lacrymatus, is a reef-dwelling damselfish of the Indo-Pacific, typically found on shallow coral or rocky reefs. It is territorial, often seen hovering close to shelter and feeding on benthic algae and tiny invertebrates.
Jewel Moray
Muraena lentiginosa
Jewel Moray (Muraena lentiginosa) is a colorful Pacific moray eel with a spotted, often jewel-like pattern. It is a reef-dwelling ambush predator that hides by day and hunts at night; it is rarely targeted by anglers.
Jewelled Blenny
Salarias fasciatus
The Jewelled Blenny (Salarias fasciatus) is a small reef-dwelling combtooth blenny found on shallow tropical coral and rocky reefs across the Indo-Pacific. It grazes on algae and detritus, often perching on rocks and coral heads in surge-swept areas.