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Plectorhinchus diagrammus (Linnaeus, 1758) Striped sweetlips |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Malaysia to Melanesia, north to Japan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-20; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8 | |||
| Biology: | Seek shelter in the reef and feed on a variety of benthic invertebrates. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||