Double Whiptail (juvenile) (Pentapodus emeryii)

Also known as Blue Whiptail, Coral Bream, Double Whiptail Bream, Purple Threadfin Bream, Spinecheek, Threadtail Bream, Whiptail, Whip-tailed Threadfin Bream

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Photo by @fishx6 in August 2008
lembeh - Indonesia
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Lembeh Resort - Indonesia
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Also known as Blue Whiptail, Coral Bream, Double Whiptail Bream, Purple Threadfin Bream, Spinecheek, Threadtail Bream, Whiptail, Whip-tailed Threadfin Bream.

Found singly or in small schools, over clear, coastal reef slopes.
They feed on crustaceans, basket and brittle stars, fish, and worms
Length - 35cm
Depth - 2-35m
Widespread Western 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. (edit) Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Pentapodus-emeryii

Related creatures

Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Double Whiptail (juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!