Whitebarred Rubberlip
Plectorhinchus playfairi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 90 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A solitary rubberlip of coral reefs and rocky littoral pools, the whitebarred rubberlip reaches around 90 centimetres. Like others in its family it works the reef after dark, hunting bottom invertebrates with its thick, fleshy lips.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Plectorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218554.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitebarred Rubberlip live?
- The Whitebarred Rubberlip (Plectorhinchus playfairi) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Whitebarred Rubberlip dangerous to divers?
- The Whitebarred Rubberlip is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitebarred Rubberlip get?
- The Whitebarred Rubberlip grows to about 90 cm.