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A slender pink-and-yellow bottom fish with a faint red spot near the gills, living over soft bottoms near reefs and trawling grounds. A small but abundant predator of crustaceans and small fish, common in Egyptian Red Sea catches.
Sandy and muddy bottoms near reefs, from the Gulf of Suez southward
Soft bottoms adjacent to reef, fishing small baits on the seabed
Medium outfit with a and a strong, sharp hook.
A fresh shrimp fished on the is the reliable choice.
Eating & safety
Small dorsal spines are sharp; handle gently when unhooking.
Stung or poisoned? First-aid steps →Best conditions: Soft bottoms adjacent to reef, fishing small baits on the seabed
It has spread through the Suez Canal into the Mediterranean as a Lessepsian migrant.