Fin's Fish Guide
The Largespot sweetlips (Plectorhinchus macrospilus) is a saltwater fish of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 29 cm.
Description
The largespot sweetlips is a grunt or sweetlips (Haemulidae) from the eastern Indian Ocean, around the Andamans and Sumatra. The species grows to about 29 cm and has a white body with large dark blotches and fleshy lips. 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 Largespot sweetlips?
The Largespot sweetlips has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly white and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Largespot sweetlips live?
The Largespot sweetlips lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand
How big does the Largespot sweetlips get?
The Largespot sweetlips grows to a maximum of about 29 cm.
Is the Largespot sweetlips dangerous to humans?
No, the Largespot 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.
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Same genus Plectorhinchus
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