White Ear

Parma microlepis
(Other names White Ear Scalyfin)
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Large adults tend to be uniformly brown to black with a white 'ear' marking on their gills, which is larger on males. They also have neon blue spots over their back and tail. Juveniles are orange with neon blue lines. They inhabit shallow coastal reefs and estuaries especially around rocky areas. Very territorial during breeding.

Size: Length 16cm (Maximum)

Diet: Plants, Benthic Algae & Benthic Invertebrates

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Left: Gilly Legault
Centre: John Natoli
Right: John Natoli
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