Unarmed Dwarf Monocle Bream (Parascolopsis inermis)

Also known as Banded Monocle Bream, Coral Bream, Dwarf Monocle Bream, Monocle Bream, Redbelt Monocle Bream, Rosy Dwarf Monocle Bream, Spinecheek, Yellow Monocle Bream

Description

Also known as Banded Monocle Bream, Coral Bream, Dwarf Monocle Bream, Monocle Bream, Redbelt Monocle Bream, Rosy Dwarf Monocle Bream, Spinecheek, Yellow Monocle Bream.

Found in schools, over mud and sand bottoms, usually off-shore, in deeper waters.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 18cm
Depth - 60-130m
Widespread Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Pacific

Coral Breams have excellent eyesight and are usually found close to the bottom looking for prey with a stop start movement. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/5860

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