| Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae |
| 100 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 15 kg |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 50 m |
| Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to Fiji, north to southern Japan (Ref. 9710), south to Australia and New Caledonia (Ref. 9710); throughout Micronesia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-20; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7 |
| Occurs along outer reef slopes. Adults usually solitary but may occur in pairs. Juveniles in shallow turbid coastal areas (Ref. 9710). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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