Harlequin Sweetlips
Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides
Adults inhabit lagoons, reef slopes, and coral-rich coastal waters across the Indo-Pacific. They forage mainly at night, using their large lips to search the bottom for worms, crustaceans, and molluscs. The adult's pale body is covered in dark spots, replacing the juvenile's striking black-and-white pattern.
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- Harlequin Sweetlips