Striped Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus lessonii)

Also known as Lesson's Sweetlips, Lesson's Thicklip, Lined Sweetlips, Sweetlips

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Also known as Lesson's Sweetlips, Lesson's Thicklip, Lined Sweetlips, Sweetlips.

Found singly during the day, close to caves and ledges of steep slopes, dispersing at night to hunt for food over outer reef lagoons.
They feed nocturnally on benthic invertebrates.
Juveniles in protected shallow lagoons and reefs.
Length - 40cm
Depth - 1-35m
Widespread Western Pacific

In some areas of the world 'Grunts' are better known as 'Sweetlips' distinguished from other species by their very large rubbery lips.
'Grunts'because they "grunt," the grunting sound is produced by their flat teeth plates rubbing together and this is amplified by their air bladders.
Found either singly or in schools hovering or motionless over the reef during the day, becoming nocturnal predators. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Plectorhinchus-lessonii.html

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 Striped Sweetlips. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

Striped Sweetlips (juvenile)

Striped Sweetlips (juvenile)

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