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Plectorhinchus chubbi (Regan, 1919) Dusky rubberlip |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||