Oriental Sweetlips

Plectorhinchus vittatus

Family: Grunts Category: Carnivore Max size: 72 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coral reefs
Distribution: Indian and Western Pacific Oceans
Food: Small fish and invertebrates
Way of living: Diurnal in adults, juveniles can be nocturnal
Behavior: Often found resting during the day, can form large aggregations

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