Eastern Hulafish
Trachinops taeniatus
Also known as: Devilfish, Hulafish, Longfin, Trachinops Hulafish
- Devilfish
- Hulafish
- Longfin
- Trachinops Hulafish
Overview
Found in large schools, often high above the reef feeding in the water column, over inshore reefs.
The Hulafish is named for its exaggerated swimming movements.
The female deposits its eggs in small holes the male then guards their eggs by wrapping his body around the hole.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Southwest Pacific
- Exact location · 1
- Country only · 1
Found in large schools, often high above the reef feeding in the water column, over inshore reefs.
Adult photos 2
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