| Family: |
Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae |
| Max. size: |
59.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,200.0 g |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 20 - 110 m, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: throughout the Indian Ocean (Ref. 11441) and the western Pacific, north to China, south to Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7. Small-sized fish of moderately deep body. Isthmus narrow, forming a groove. Chin with 2 pairs or small pores. This species is characterized by several dark large elongate blotches on the upper back, one forming a saddle on the nape. |
| Biology: |
Found in coastal waters over sand near reefs. Feeds on crustaceans and fishes (Ref. 5213). Edible but spoils easily. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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