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Species Name: Belonoperca pylei
Authority: Baldwin & Smith, 1998
Common Name: Arrowhead Soapfish
Range:
Western Central Pacific Ocean: Cook Islands
Size:
8 inches - 20 cm
Natural Environment:
Inhabits reef faces and fore-reef slopes and is found under ledges and in caves
General Husbandry:
Has a temperature range of 72 - 81°F (22 - 27°C) and their natural diet consists of small fishes and crustaceans. Little is yet known about this species. Shown here for identification only.
Aquarium Suitability:
Fish-only systems
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Photo Credit: John Randall
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