Fishing for Moonlighter

Tilodon sexfasciatus

The Moonlighter is a vibrant marine fish known for its striking black and yellow vertical stripes. Typically found in rocky reefs and coastal waters, it reaches up to 12 inches in length and weighs around 2 pounds. This species is omnivorous, feeding on algae and small invertebrates. Moonlighters are solitary and exhibit territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

3 ft - 394 ft

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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