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Plectorhinchus obscurus (Günther, 1872) Giant sweetlips |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae | |||
| Max. size: | 100 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 15 kg | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to Fiji, north to southern Japan (Ref. 9710), south to Australia and New Caledonia (Ref. 9710); throughout Micronesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-20; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs along outer reef slopes. Adults usually solitary but may occur in pairs. Juveniles in shallow turbid coastal areas (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||