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Plectorhinchus centurio (Cuvier, 1830) Sailfin rubberlip |
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photo by
Nair, R. et al. |
| Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae | |||
| Max. size: | 100 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to Durban, Comoros, Madagascar and Seychelles (Ref. 58304) to Sri Lanka (Ref. 123477).. | |||
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| Biology: | Juveniles in seagrass beds. Large adults solitary or in small groups. Caught with line and apparently an excellent food fish (Ref. 58304). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||