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The Ciliate spinecheek (Scolopsis ciliata) is a brackish-water fish of the family Nemipteridae that grows up to 25 cm.
Eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific; sandy bottoms near reefs and mangroves.
Description
The whitestreak monocle bream is a monocle bream (Nemipteridae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has an elongate, olive-green to greyish body with a conspicuous white lengthwise stripe along the upper back. Below the eye it bears a backward-pointing spine. It lives on sand bottoms near coral reefs and mangroves and often occurs in small groups. Probing the bottom, it feeds on small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Ciliate spinecheek?
The Ciliate spinecheek has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Striking white longitudinal stripe along the upper back and a backward-directed suborbital spine; sandy-bottom fish.
Where does the Ciliate spinecheek live?
The Ciliate spinecheek lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific; sandy bottoms near reefs and mangroves.
How big does the Ciliate spinecheek get?
The Ciliate spinecheek grows to a maximum of about 25 cm. On average the species is around 10 cm.
Is the Ciliate spinecheek dangerous to humans?
No, the Ciliate spinecheek is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Ciliate spinecheek edible?
Yes, the Ciliate spinecheek is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Scolopsis
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