Largespot sweetlips
📖 Overview
Largespot sweetlips (Plectorhinchus macrospilus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Haemulidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Largespot sweetlips is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 30 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Andaman Sea, off southwestern Thailand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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