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 |
| Derinlik Aralığı | 5-40m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Su Tipi
Saltwater
Derinlik Aralığı
5-40m
Taxonomy
| Takım | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familya | Haemulidae (Grunts) |
| Türler | Plectorhinchus polytaenia |
Sık Sorulan Sorular
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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