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The Blackstriped sweetlips (Plectorhinchus lineatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 72 cm.
Description
The yellowbanded sweetlips is a sweetlips (Haemulidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 72 cm and has a silvery-white body with oblique yellow to black lengthwise bands and yellow fins with dark spots; juveniles have a different pattern. It inhabits deep inner to outer reef habitats and occurs singly or in schools along coral slopes of clear lagoons and seaward reefs. By day it rests; at night it forages on benthic invertebrates and small fishes. It is a valued food fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackstriped sweetlips?
The Blackstriped sweetlips has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly white and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Oblique yellow longitudinal bands and spotted fins; rests during the day, forages at night.
Where does the Blackstriped sweetlips live?
The Blackstriped sweetlips lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Pacific; inner to outer reef habitats.
How big does the Blackstriped sweetlips get?
The Blackstriped sweetlips grows to a maximum of about 72 cm.
Is the Blackstriped sweetlips dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackstriped sweetlips is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Blackstriped sweetlips edible?
Yes, the Blackstriped sweetlips is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Plectorhinchus
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