Lavender Jobfish
Pristipomoides sieboldii
A deep-water snapper species with distinctive lavender-pink coloration found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Pacific.
Lavender Jobfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Pristipomoides sieboldii
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Inhabits deep rocky bottoms and drop-offs typically between 300-1200 feet deep. Anglers target them using electric reels and heavy tackle while bottom fishing over rocky structure in very deep water.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a lavender jobfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksLavender Jobfish questions people ask
Lavender Jobfish is Pristipomoides sieboldii.
A typical lavender jobfish runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every lavender jobfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits deep rocky bottoms and drop-offs typically between 300-1200 feet deep. Anglers target them using electric reels and heavy tackle while bottom fishing over rocky structure in very deep water. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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