How big is the Striped Sweetlips?

Striped Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus gaterinus) reaches 30–50 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Striped Sweetlips?

Striped Sweetlips is found between 5–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Striped Sweetlips?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Striped Sweetlips?

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

Striped Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus gaterinus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Plectorhinchus gaterinus
Common name: Striped Sweetlips
Category: Molluscs
Family: Haemulidae
Genus: Plectorhinchus
Size: 30–50 cm
Depth: 5–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef, rocky-reef
Behaviours: benthic, nocturnal, schooling
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Plectorhinchus gaterinus reaches 50 cm. Sweetlips/grunt (Haemulidae) Indo-Pacific. Numerous black-white oblique stripes (30+). Heavy swimmer, sheltered in cave/under ledge by day. Nocturnal, emerges to feed on coral polyps and small invertebrates. Often in loose schools. Reefs 5-40 m. No threats = LC. Hidden by day, visible at night with torch.

Photo of Striped Sweetlips

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Striped Sweetlips?: Striped Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus gaterinus) reaches 30–50 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Striped Sweetlips?: Striped Sweetlips is found between 5–40 m deep.
Is the Striped Sweetlips dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Striped Sweetlips?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Striped 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 218552)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2382665)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia