Plectorhinchus obscurus (Günther, 1872)
Giant sweetlips
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


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