| Family: |
Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae |
| Max. size: |
90 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Somalia to Natal, South Africa and Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Body with 12 oblique alternating black bars, specimens up to 40 cm with orange bars present between black bars, these orange bars fade in larger specimens; lips orange or yellow in color (Ref. 2799). |
| Biology: |
Occur in coastal, generally turbid reefs (Ref. 9710). Adults in coral crevices with protruding lips looking like orange sponge. Frequently in pairs (Ref. 5213). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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