White-shouldered Whiptail (Pentapodus bifasciatus)

Also known as Coral Bream, Spinecheek, Threadtail Bream, Whiptail, White-ear Whiptail, White-shoulder Whiptail

Description

Also known as Coral Bream, Spinecheek, Threadtail Bream, Whiptail, White-ear Whiptail, White-shoulder Whiptail.

Found singly or in schools, over shallow, silty, coastal coral reefs.
They feed on crustaceans, small fish, and worms.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 2-20m
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/5865

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