Harlequin sweetlip

Choridactylus multibarbus

Family: Carpet shark Category: Predator Max size: 30 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coral reefs and rocky substrates
Distribution: Indian Ocean, Western Pacific
Food: Carnivorous, feeds on small invertebrates and crustaceans
Way of living: Benthic, often found in pairs or small groups
Behavior: Typically remains close to the substrate, using camouflage to avoid predators.

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