Fishing for Harlequin sweetlips

Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides

The Harlequin sweetlips is a striking reef fish known for its distinctive spotted pattern and large, fleshy lips. It inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. Growing up to 28 inches and weighing around 15 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Juveniles exhibit erratic swimming behavior, mimicking toxic flatworms to deter predators. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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