Sailfin Rubberlip
Plectorhinchus centurio
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–50 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A thick lipped sweetlips of coral reefs, the sailfin rubberlip grows to about a metre, the large adults keeping to themselves or moving in small groups while the young shelter in seagrass. It is taken on line and rated an excellent food fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Plectorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1577349.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sailfin Rubberlip live?
- The Sailfin Rubberlip (Plectorhinchus centurio) is typically found at 3–50 m.
- Is the Sailfin Rubberlip dangerous to divers?
- The Sailfin Rubberlip is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sailfin Rubberlip get?
- The Sailfin Rubberlip grows to about 1 m.