How big is the Whiteline Sweetlips?

Whiteline Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus albovittatus) reaches 25–40 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Whiteline Sweetlips?

Whiteline Sweetlips is found between 8–45 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Whiteline Sweetlips?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Whiteline Sweetlips?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Whiteline Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus albovittatus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Plectorhinchus albovittatus
Common name: Whiteline Sweetlips
Category: Molluscs
Family: Haemulidae
Genus: Plectorhinchus
Size: 25–40 cm
Depth: 8–45 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: benthic, nocturnal
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Plectorhinchus albovittatus reaches 40 cm. Sweetlips (Haemulidae) Indo-Pacific (Red Sea, IP reefs). Dark brown-gray body, white longitudinal stripes (10-12). Benthic nocturnal swimmer. Sheltered on rocky bottoms by day. Invertebrate-small crustacean predator. Reefs 8-45 m. No threats = LC. Less spectacular than other Plectorhinchus.

Photo of Whiteline Sweetlips

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Whiteline Sweetlips?: Whiteline Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus albovittatus) reaches 25–40 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Whiteline Sweetlips?: Whiteline Sweetlips is found between 8–45 m deep.
Is the Whiteline Sweetlips dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Whiteline Sweetlips?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Whiteline Sweetlips?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Plectorhinchus

Other species in the family Haemulidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 218548)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2382626)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia