Blackspotted Rubberlip

Plectorhinchus Gaterinus

< 50 cm
Max size
5–55 m
Depth
Common
Rarity
Habitats

Reefs

Sheltered area
Regions

Indian Ocean

Sociability
Living in a shoal

About

Overview

The blackspotted rubberlip (Plectorhinchus gaterinus) is a reef-associated marine fish belonging to the grunt family, Haemulidae. It is primarily found in the western Indian Ocean, where it inhabits coastal reefs, sandy areas, and regions near estuaries.

Distribution

Based on iNaturalist community observations

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