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Eye-browed Large-eye Bream

Gymnocranius superciliosus

Also known as: Grey Large-eye Bream, Large-eye Bream

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2024
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Overview

Found singly, or in schools, over coral and sandy bottoms, of lagoons, ,large pools, and inner to outer reefs.
Widespread South-West Pacific

Most members of Lethrinidae are able to rapidly switch on and off dark mottled patterns, spots and bars to deter predators.

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How to identify

COLOURS
Fins & Tail
red fins
Head & Mouth
face stripe
Behaviour
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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Southwest Pacific
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Found singly, or in schools, over coral and sandy bottoms, of lagoons, ,large pools, and inner to outer reefs.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderEupercaria incertae sedis
    5. familyLethrinidae
    6. genusGymnocranius
    7. speciesGymnocranius superciliosus Borsa, Béarez, Paijo & Chen, 2013

    SourcesWoRMSFishBase

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