How big is the Blackspotted Sweetlips?

Blackspotted Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus schotaf) reaches 35–60 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Blackspotted Sweetlips?

Blackspotted Sweetlips is found between 5–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Blackspotted Sweetlips?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Blackspotted Sweetlips?

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

Blackspotted Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus schotaf)

Key facts

Scientific name: Plectorhinchus schotaf
Common name: Blackspotted Sweetlips
Category: Molluscs
Family: Haemulidae
Genus: Plectorhinchus
Size: 35–60 cm
Depth: 5–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef, rocky-reef
Behaviours: benthic, nocturnal
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Plectorhinchus schotaf reaches 60 cm. Sweetlips (Haemulidae) Western Indo-Pacific (Red Sea, Persian Gulf). Creamy white scattered with black dots, heavily striped face, fleshy lips. Heavy swimmer sheltered in caves by day. Nocturnal, invertebrate-small fish predator. Rocky-coral reefs 5-50 m. No threats = LC. Magnificent in night light, characteristic patterns.

Photo of Blackspotted Sweetlips

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Blackspotted Sweetlips?: Blackspotted Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus schotaf) reaches 35–60 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Blackspotted Sweetlips?: Blackspotted Sweetlips is found between 5–50 m deep.
Is the Blackspotted Sweetlips dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Blackspotted Sweetlips?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Blackspotted 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 218551)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2382663)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia