Comet
Calloplesiops altivelis
Also known as: Comet Grouper, Comet Marine Betta, Cometfish, Devilfish, Longfin, Marine Betta, Marine Betta Comet, Marine Betta Grouper, Mimic Roundhead
- Comet Grouper
- Comet Marine Betta
- Cometfish
- Devilfish
- Longfin
- Marine Betta
- Marine Betta Comet
- Marine Betta Grouper
- Mimic Roundhead
Overview
Found singly, hiding during the day in caves, crevices, holes, and under ledges, close to drop-offs and reefs.
The Comet is a shy and secretive fish not usually observed during the day.
When alarmed it will poke its head into a hole, leaving the tail out with the eye spot showing to mimic the head of a moray eel.
How to identify
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 6
Found singly, hiding during the day in caves, crevices, holes, and under ledges, close to drop-offs and reefs.
Adult photos 6
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