Plectorhinchus polytaenia [Plectorhinchus polytaenia]
Description
Often encountered near reef drop-offs and coral heads, Plectorhinchus polytaenia is a sweetlips with striking coloration that makes it easy to spot. Divers frequently observe it hovering in midwater or sheltering close to the reef, then making quick, precise movements when prey comes within range.
Where To See Plectorhinchus polytaenia
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Uncertain placement perch-like fishes
Eupercaria incertae sedis
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| Family |
Grunts
Haemulidae
|
| Genus |
Plectorhinchus
Plectorhinchus
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