Two-Lined Monocle Bream

Scolopsis bilineata

Two-Lined Monocle Bream

Adults of this monocle bream pair off across most reef habitats while juveniles stay inshore among rubble and lagoons. The young mimic a venomous fanged blenny to fool would be predators, a classic case of false warning. It feeds on small fish and invertebrates and reaches about 25 centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Nemipteridae › Scolopsis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209219.

FAQ

How deep does the Two-Lined Monocle Bream live?
The Two-Lined Monocle Bream (Scolopsis bilineata) is typically found at 1–25 m.
Is the Two-Lined Monocle Bream dangerous to divers?
The Two-Lined Monocle Bream is harmless to divers.
How big does the Two-Lined Monocle Bream get?
The Two-Lined Monocle Bream grows to about 25 cm.