Striped Threadfin
Polydactylus plebeius
A tropical marine fish with distinctive thread-like pectoral fin rays and horizontal stripes along its silvery body. Popular among anglers for its fighting ability and good eating quality.
Striped Threadfin at a glance
- Scientific name
- Polydactylus plebeius
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 1-5 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and around structure like reefs and jetties. Anglers typically target them using live or cut bait near the bottom, often while fishing for other species like snapper or grouper.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a striped threadfin 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™ worksStriped Threadfin questions people ask
Striped Threadfin is Polydactylus plebeius.
A typical striped threadfin runs 12-24 inches, 1-5 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every striped threadfin you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and around structure like reefs and jetties. Anglers typically target them using live or cut bait near the bottom, often while fishing for other species like snapper or grouper. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore 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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