Plectorhinchus [Plectorhinchus]
Description
Divers often spot these fish as bold, streamlined reef dwellers that cruise along rocky outcrops and sandy bottoms. Many species form small groups and can be seen hovering near crevices, where they forage for small prey. With their distinctive patterns and alert behavior, they’re a rewarding find on many tropical reefs.
Species
Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides
Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides
Plectorhinchus vittatus
Plectorhinchus vittatus
Plectorhinchus polytaenia
Plectorhinchus polytaenia
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Uncertain placement perch-like fishes
Eupercaria incertae sedis
|
| Family |
Grunts
Haemulidae
|
Statistics
- Species 3