| Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), subfamily: Epinephelinae |
| 65 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 4 - 200 m |
| Indo-Pacific: east coast of Africa (Zanzibar and Mafia Island, Tanzania) to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Queensland, Australia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Can be distinguished from V. louti by the thin white margin on its tail (Ref. 37816).
Description: Characterized by generally reddish color; head, body and fins with blue spots; caudal fin with broad pale upper and lower margins, white posterior margin; 3-4 diffuse pale saddle on back; juvenile usually red with blue spots; front of jaw with pair of large canine teeth; 1-2 large curved canines on side of lower jaw; elongate body, greatest depth 2.8-3.5 in SL; lunate caudal fin (Ref. 90102). |
| A generally uncommon species that inhabits seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Juveniles inshore on algae and soft coral reefs, usually swimming well above the substrate, looking much like a basslet (Ref. 48635). Found in small groups (Ref. 11888). Feeds on fishes. Flesh tastes excellent. Solitary (Ref 90102). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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