Plectorhinchus diagrammus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Striped sweetlips
Plectorhinchus diagrammus
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


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