Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus

(Cuvier, 1830)

Goldspotted Sweetlips

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Red Sea to Great Barrier Reef, south to East Africa and New Caledonia.

Size: 24 inches (60 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits coastal reefs, lagoons and spends the daytime in caves and under ledges at depths between 15 to 80 feet (5 – 25 m) and feeds mainly at night on small fish, worms, crabs, and shrimp.

General Husbandry: Has a silvery bluish body having numerous yellow and tan spots, with dorsal, anal, pelvic and tail fins edged in black.

Not purposely collected for the hobby. Shown here for identification only.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Lutjanidae

Genus: Plectorhinchus

FYI: More a public aquarium species.

Experience Level: Professional

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Carnivore

Minimum Tank Size: 240 gallons

Temperature Range: 72 - 82°F (22 – 28°C)