Coral Trout
(Plectropomus leopardus)

Other common names:
Leopard Coralgrouper.
Blue-dotted Coral Trout.

Identification:
Red body with small blue spots. Orange to red belly.
Spines on first half of the dorsal fin.
Large eyes and a large mouth with overshot lower jaw.

Temperature range:
15 - 30 Celsius (59 - 86 Fahrenheit).

Typical location:
Coral-rich areas of lagoon reefs and mid-shelf reefs.

Fishing methods:
Fishing near the bottom with squid or dead fish.

Fighting characteristics:
Aggressive strike followed by a powerful pull
for nearby obstructions on the sea bed.

Thai Fishing Guide's recommended hot spots for catching Coral Trout: