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Plectorhinchus diagrammus (Linnaeus, 1758) Striped sweetlips |
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Labian Striped sweetlips, Alatan, Bakoko, Bibigan, Gabilan, Goliabao, Gulyabau, Isdang sabato, Kayubibi, Kiskisan, Lepti, Lifte, Lipti, Nabilan, Pasingko, Patuna, Samaral, Sidingan, Silay, Silver-banded sweetlip, Silver-banded sweetlips, |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Malaysia to Melanesia, north to Japan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-20; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8 | |||
| Biology: | Seek shelter in the reef and feed on a variety of benthic invertebrates. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | Known from Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Ref. 58652). Museum: Western Calatagan, Batangas, UPZM 5366. Also Ref. 2334, 53416. | |||
| Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 27.11.92 |
| Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 25.10.01 |