| Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae |
| 90 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated |
| Western Indian Ocean: Somalia to Natal, South Africa and Madagascar. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Body with 12 oblique alternating black bars, specimens up to 40 cm with orange bars present between black bars, these orange bars fade in larger specimens; lips orange or yellow in color (Ref. 2799). |
| Occur in coastal, generally turbid reefs (Ref. 9710). Adults in coral crevices with protruding lips looking like orange sponge. Frequently in pairs (Ref. 5213). |
|
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
|
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