Mark Schwedersky· 22 Apr 2014
Photos were taken at Masaplod Sur dive site along the Dauin, Negros Oriental coast.
Bony fish
Spotted Soapfish
Pogonoperca punctata
Also known as: Bearded Grouper, Bearded Soapfish, Clown Grouper, Clown Leaflip Grouper, Leaflip Soapfish, Snowflake Grouper, Snowflake Soapfish, Soapfish
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Bearded Grouper
- Bearded Soapfish
- Clown Grouper
- Clown Leaflip Grouper
- Leaflip Soapfish
- Snowflake Grouper
- Snowflake Soapfish
- Soapfish
LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2016
LIFE STAGE
Showing details for the juvenile stage. Switch stages to see how it differs.
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Overview
Juveniles found over shallow protected areas.
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How to identify
- Behaviour
- nocturnal
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Habitat & where to find it
Where the juvenile stage lives, and where its photos were taken.
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 2
LIVES IN
Juveniles found over shallow protected areas.
RANGE
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Juvenile photos 2
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