The Dotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus pictus) is a saltwater fish of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 83 cm.
Description
The trout sweetlips is a large sweetlips of the family Haemulidae from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 83 cm and has a robust, silver-grey body that changes pattern with age; juveniles often show spots or stripes that fade in adults. Sweetlips owe their name to the conspicuously thick, fleshy lips. It inhabits coastal waters and reefs. As a bottom predator it feeds on crustaceans, molluscs, worms and small fishes. Like the grunts it makes sounds with the pharyngeal teeth. The trout sweetlips is a valued food fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dotted sweetlips?
The Dotted sweetlips has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Dotted sweetlips live?
The Dotted sweetlips lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Dotted sweetlips get?
The Dotted sweetlips grows to a maximum of about 83 cm.
Is the Dotted sweetlips dangerous to humans?
No, the Dotted sweetlips is harmless to humans.
Is the Dotted sweetlips edible?
Yes, the Dotted sweetlips is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Plectorhinchus
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