Fin's Fish Guide
The Goldspotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 60 cm.
Asia: Australia, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Mayotte, Indonesia, Iran and others
Description
The Goldspotted sweetlips is a grunt or sweetlips (Haemulidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 60 cm and has a deep, silver-grey body with fleshy lips. Adults are grey with numerous small gold spots. As a bottom-oriented predator it shelters by day around coral and rocky reefs and hunts small crustaceans, worms and small fish at night. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Goldspotted sweetlips?
The Goldspotted sweetlips has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Goldspotted sweetlips live?
The Goldspotted sweetlips lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: Australia, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Mayotte, Indonesia, Iran and others
How big does the Goldspotted sweetlips get?
The Goldspotted sweetlips grows to a maximum of about 60 cm.
Is the Goldspotted sweetlips dangerous to humans?
No, the Goldspotted sweetlips is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Goldspotted sweetlips edible?
Yes, the Goldspotted sweetlips is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Plectorhinchus
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