Plectorhinchus cinctus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1843)
Crescent sweetlips
Plectorhinchus cinctus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae
Max. size:  60 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Arabian Sea to southern Japan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits coastal reefs, near rocky and coral areas (Ref. 9710). In Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 July 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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