| Family: |
Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae |
| Max. size: |
75 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 5,000.0 g |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Somalia (Ref. 30573) and Kenya and India to Port Alfred, South Africa. Reported from Indonesia (Ref. 5978). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Adults bronze with small white spots, lips pink; young dusky olive to greyish (Ref. 2799). |
| Biology: |
A relatively rare species (Ref. 9710) found in coastal areas near reefs (Ref. 30573). Juveniles in shallow weedy areas. Omnivorous (Ref. 2799). Good to eat. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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