Butterfly Whiptail (Pentapodus setosus)

Also known as Coral Bream, Spinecheek, Threadfin Bream, Threadtail Bream, Whiptail, Whiptail Bream

Description

Also known as Coral Bream, Spinecheek, Threadfin Bream, Threadtail Bream, Whiptail, Whiptail Bream.

Found singly or in small schools, over silty, muddy areas of coastal bays to deep off-shore reefs.
They feed on small crustaceans.
Juveniles found close to reefs.
Length - 18cm
Depth - 5-50m
Widespread Western Central Pacific

Threadfin Breams and Whiptail 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/Pentapodus-setosus

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