Painted sweetlip
Plectorhinchus polytaenia
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Saltwater
Overview
Painted sweetlip (Plectorhinchus polytaenia) is a marine fish of the family Haemulidae (Grunts), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 50 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–40 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 50,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 5-40m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
5-40m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Famille | Haemulidae (Grunts) |
| Espèces | Plectorhinchus polytaenia |
Foire aux questions
How big does Painted sweetlip get?
Painted sweetlip can grow up to 50.0 cm long.
Where is Painted sweetlip found?
Coral reefs
What family does Painted sweetlip belong to?
Painted sweetlip (Plectorhinchus polytaenia) belongs to the family Haemulidae (Grunts) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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