| Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae |
| 60 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 14 years |
|
reef-associated; depth range 2 - 25 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf (Ref.80050) and Red Sea to Transkei in South Africa, Seychelles (Ref. 9710), and Mauritius. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Adults dark grey with orange-red lips and opercle edge; fins dark, membrane at front of dorsal fin narrowly black. Juveniles colorful (Ref. 2799). |
| Found over rocks and corals (Ref. 5213), as well as shallow weedy areas. Solitary or in small groups close to shelter (Ref. 9710). Marketed fresh. |
|
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
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