Small-scale Bullseye

Pempheris compressa
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As the name suggests small scales cover the entire brown to silver body. The lateral line and top of the head is displayed as yellow, along with the dorsal, ventral and caudal fins. They are commonly found in large schools along coastal and rocky reefs usually swimming around drop offs, overhangs and caves.

Size: 20cm in length (maximum)

Diet: Zooplankton

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Left: Ian Laird
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Right: Ian Laird
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