Lemonfish
Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–80 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A sweetlips of sheltered coastal reefs, lagoons and seagrass beds, the lemonfish forages alone or in groups for small fishes and crustaceans. Adults favour silty reefs and current channels at moderate depth, while young move into estuaries and harbours.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Plectorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218549.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lemonfish live?
- The Lemonfish (Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus) is typically found at 2–80 m.
- Is the Lemonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lemonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lemonfish get?
- The Lemonfish grows to about 60 cm.