Three-striped Whiptail
Pentapodus trivittatus
Also known as: Coral Bream, Small-toothed Whiptail, Spinecheek, Striped Whiptail, Three-banded Threadfin Bream, Threadtail Bream, Whiptail
- Coral Bream
- Small-toothed Whiptail
- Spinecheek
- Striped Whiptail
- Three-banded Threadfin Bream
- Threadtail Bream
- Whiptail
Overview
Found in schools, over shallow, coral and sandy areas, of clear coastal and outer reef crests.
Threadfin Breams and Whiptail Breams have excellent eyesight and are usually found close to the bottom looking for prey with a stop start movement.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Pacific
- Exact location · 1
- Country only · 9
Found in schools, over shallow, coral and sandy areas, of clear coastal and outer reef crests.
Adult photos 10
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