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
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Moonlighter
6 in · 3 oz
Moonlighter
length · weight


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