| 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 |
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