Gold-spotted Sweetlips

Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus
(Other names Lemon Sweetlips)
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As juveniles they display orange to brown bars running horizontally along the body from head to caudal peduncle. As they develop into adults these bars gradually break up to form golden spots covering a white to blue body which darkens with age. Usually inhabits coastal reefs and estauries.

Size: 60cm in length (Maximum)

Diet: Small fish & crustaceans

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Left: Ian Banks
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