How big is the Oriental sweetlips?

Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) reaches 30–72 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Oriental sweetlips?

Oriental sweetlips is found between 2–25 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Oriental sweetlips?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Oriental sweetlips?

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

Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Plectorhinchus vittatus
Common name: Oriental sweetlips
Category: Fish
Family: Haemulidae
Genus: Plectorhinchus
Size: 30–72 cm
Depth: 2–25 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: reef
Behaviours: schooling, nocturnal
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Plectorhinchus vittatus reaches 72 cm. Massive white body crossed by 6 to 9 distinct longitudinal black bands, yellow fins and tail with black spots. Forms tight schools remaining motionless under coral overhangs and in caves by day, dispersing at night to hunt invertebrates on sand. Juveniles very different: white-spotted on black, mimicking toxic flatworms. From 2 to 25 m, Indo-Pacific.

Photo of Oriental sweetlips

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Oriental sweetlips?: Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) reaches 30–72 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Oriental sweetlips?: Oriental sweetlips is found between 2–25 m deep.
Is the Oriental sweetlips dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Oriental sweetlips?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Oriental 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 218545)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2382755)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia